They're like that in this apartment we're renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don't get it.

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You, ceiling fan outlets count for that requirement, though it's entertaining when people install a fan without a light and wonder why their switch doesn't control a light lol. Any time I install a ceiling fan outlet, we always run a 3(+ground) wire cable, two switched power legs, for independent control of lights and fan.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I am so glad they wired it for a potential future light separate from the fan!

    They sure skimped on a bunch of other stuff though, like a couple bathroom lights don't have proper mounting boxes because they didn't put a 2x4 in the right place and are just mounted to the drywall.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Yeah that happens sometimes, although there is a possibility that a previous owner added a switch after the fact, and had to install a larger box. Some guys will screw a nail-on box to the original mounting stud, but it's just as easy to add an old work box (the ones with the mounting wings) and call it a day.

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