14/3 to dwelling unit light

[djwilson16]

Good morning everyone.

Can anyone remember if there was ever a code requirement for having a 14/3 running to a light in a dwelling unit bedroom, if that location was suitable for a paddle fan/light? I have a feeling that it was either considered for the code, or maybe has been removed because I can't find it in the 2020 NEC. Any help remembering would be appreciated!

 

[NTesla76]

It was in the 2017 version. If you had the 14/3, you had to install a box acceptable for a ceiling fan. It's gone in 2020 with a revision of sorts.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Seems like all bedroom boxes need to be rated for fan support

(C) Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fan Outlets.

Outlet boxes or outlet box systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall be listed, shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose, and shall not support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 32 kg (70 lb). For outlet boxes or outlet box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported.
Outlet boxes mounted in the ceilings of habitable rooms of dwelling occupancies in a location acceptable for the installation of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall comply with one of the following:

• (1)
  Listed for the sole support of ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans
• (2)
  An outlet box complying with the applicable requirements of 314.27 and providing access to structural framing capable of supporting of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan bracket or equivalent

 

[djwilson16]

Seems like the reverse stipulation of having a 14/3 if you have a fan rated box wasn't ever a thing?