On 10 Jul 2006 06:58:40 -0700, wrote:

A friend wants to install a bedroom ceiling fan in a condo. There is
no electrical box at the location and there is a floor directly above
So, we're looking at options:

1 - Run wiring to it, but this will require cutting/patching drywall,
which means a lot of work, including repainting

I'm a lazy no-goodnik, so this one is out.

2 - Using surface mount, raceway type setup

But I'm very picky, so unless it goes with the rest of the decor, this
is out. Heck, even if the place doesn't have decor, this is out if it
is decorable.

3 - Using a swag kit, which is basicly is a cord that plugs into a wall
outlet, then runs through hooks to the fan.

Sounds good to me.

Will probably use a remote as the only control, which makes things
easier.

So, any opinions? Particularly any code issues regarding 2 or 3? I
didn;'t even know 3 was an option, but on the web I see fan shops
selling them.