Hendrix
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On a counter top in a den, there is a wet bar. Would a gfci protected circuit (one duplex) within 6' of the sink have to be afci protected also ??
The key word here is "circuit", meaning one.Yes. A den is a "similar room or area" to a . . . . . . . .den. :grin:
210.12
The key word here is "circuit", meaning one.
Yes.Would a gfci protected circuit (one duplex) within 6' of the sink have to be afci protected also ??
So, You're saying that the gfci breaker be removed, replaced by an afci breaker and a gfci receptacle be installed.:-?
OK. You wrote "GFCI protected circuit" so, you are saying that you have a GFCI circuit breaker installed.
That really doesn't change the answer.
210.8 only asks that the receptacle be GFCI protected which can be done with a GFCI receptacle. One can do it with the breaker, but the wiring between the receptacle and the breaker is not required to be protected . . . it can be, but it is not required that it be protected.
210.12, however does require the circuit to be protected if it has outlets in the areas that are listed. That means the AFCI protection has to be back at the beginning of the branch circuit. Note Exception No. 1. This describes an AFCI device that mounts in a standard wall case, however, to my knowledge, that AFCI device is not for sale yet.
So, for your original question: Yes.
As for the breakers, yup. No way to avoid it.So, You're saying that the gfci breaker be removed, replaced by an afci breaker and a gfci receptacle be installed.:-?
On a counter top in a den, there is a wet bar. Would a gfci protected circuit (one duplex) within 6' of the sink have to be afci protected also ??
New receptacle, seperate 20a circuit.are you installing a new receptical? or just asking if one within 6 feet of the sink needs to be GFCi,d??
yup need AFCINew receptacle, seperate 20a circuit.
Don't want to hijack this,but....on another site, some of us were discussing a statement from Nationwide Insurance about the increase this winter of fires due to use of "alternative" heating methods, including electric space heaters with extension cords. Have there been any studies done since the introduction of AFCI's as to any decrease in electrical fires? Also, have the operational problems with a lot of AFCI's been resolved...enquiring minds want to know.
Also, have the operational problems with a lot of AFCI's been resolved...enquiring minds want to know.
what problems?