Chain-Hung Fixture Chain Length

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MD88

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Hello,

Does anyone know of any regulations regarding how far from the ceiling a typical fluorescent fixture can be chain-hung? I'm in a practically completely inactive seismic zone, so that shouldn't be a concern. I'd like to have the chain about 17'-0" long.

Thanks
 
raider1

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I am not aware of any limitations to the length of chain you are permitted to use when chain hanging luminaires.

Chris
 
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Cow

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Hopefully there is no wind! That would be one heck of a swing!:wink: We've brought chain down in a V-shape to help with that before, for example, when shop doors might be opened.
 
Engineer83

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As far as I know, there isn't a limit. But I would check into what type of HVAC units/diffusers/fans are in the area. Like cow stated, you would have one heck of a swing.....
 
Mule

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I had a customer a while back that had a low hanging chain hung fixture in his hallway. That thing "bean'd" me several time through the day, made me mad...I was glad when we pulled out of the driveway....:grin:
 
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pbeasley

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MD88 said:
Hello,

Does anyone know of any regulations regarding how far from the ceiling a typical fluorescent fixture can be chain-hung? I'm in a practically completely inactive seismic zone, so that shouldn't be a concern. I'd like to have the chain about 17'-0" long.

Thanks
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Just wondering, is your feed to the fixture from the ceiling also? Would that effect the maximum length?
 
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