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422.18 Support of Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fans.

Ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall be supported independently

of an outlet box or by listed outlet box or outlet

box systems identified for the use and installed in accordance

with 314.27(D).

410.36 Means of Support.

(C) Luminaire Studs. Luminaire studs that are not a part

of outlet boxes, hickeys, tripods, and crowfeet shall be

made of steel, malleable iron, or other material suitable for

the application.