NEC and wall switch

[Jack]

Could you install a ceiling mounted light/fan fixture without a wall switch in the room per NEC code? Light/fan has its own switch.

[gfretwell]

If there is another wall switch controlled lighting outlet, even a switched receptacle, you are OK.

[John Grabowski]

As another poster indicated, you can do so when you have a wall receptacle or another light controlled by a wall switch. I do not recommend this type of installation for a ceiling fan. Those pull chain switches don't last as long as the fan and you will most likely wind up replacing them down the road. I suggest running a three wire to the ceiling fan and have a wall switch for the light and a wall switch for the fan. As an alternative you can get a fan with a remote control unit. I don't know what kind of life you can expect from the remote control though.

John Grabowski

[Tom The Great]

Great replies, just one follow up question, what room are you doing this in. I've been taught some rooms cannot use a switched receptacle to meet a lighted outlet requirement.

later,

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[gfretwell]

You are right. The answer is kitchens and bathrooms need a real lighting outlet, not a receptacle

[SQLit]

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