Originally Posted by kaymelvin
I work in a new commercial building and the overhead can lights and ceiling fans are controlled by dimmer switches. The metal switch plates get hot enough to be uncomfortable to touch. When I taped them off to prevent use until the contractor could look at them the glue on the back of the tape melted.
The contractor says it is normal for big commerical dimmers to "unload alot of heat". He said he is not concerned about a risk of fire.
We are caring for twenty folks with developmental disabilities and I am concerned about fire hazard.