Do Pendant Luminaires Require Swivel?

[patrox2000]

Where is it stated in the NEC that pendant luminaires require a swivel??
My guess is it is somewhere in 410. I hope someone knows. thanks,

 

[JohnJ0906]

Where is it stated in the NEC that pendant luminaires require a swivel??
My guess is it is somewhere in 410. I hope someone knows. thanks,

I've never heard of such a thing.

I looked at Part VII of Article 410 (Construction of Luminaires), especially 410.76 Design and Material, and saw nothing.

Any more info you can give us?

 

[patrox2000]

well, all i've been told is that pendant luminaires require a swivel so that they don't break due to vibration and that this should be somewhere in the code. i hope someone can help.

 

[RICK NAPIER]

I have seen UL approved pendant fitures without a swivel device.

 

[480sparky]

Ask who told you that where it is in the Code. The NEC doesn't have such a requirement.

Fixtures......er, luminaires.... may require a swivel mount if the can be installed on a slope ceiling, but that would be part of the listing, not the NEC.

 

[M. D.]

Are you talking about strain relief??

 

[patrox2000]

sure, could be strain relief. is that in the code?

 

[JohnJ0906]

well, all i've been told is that pendant luminaires require a swivel so that they don't break due to vibration and that this should be somewhere in the code. i hope someone can help.

I found nothing in either the NEC or the UL White Book addressing this.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

As long as its UL i would not concern myself with its qualities.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

The only place I know of that this is required is for classified locations. See 501.130(A)(3), 501.130(B)(3) and the same sections in 502 and 503.