Outdoor outlets and AFCI protection

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Which of these outlets, if any, require AFCI protection, under latest NEC:

1. In an under-roof screened porch attached to house
2. House-mounted WP receptacles adjacent an open deck attached to house
3. Ceiling lighting at front entry stoop
 
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Rutherford said:
Which of these outlets, if any, require AFCI protection, under latest NEC:

1. In an under-roof screened porch attached to house
2. House-mounted WP receptacles adjacent an open deck attached to house
3. Ceiling lighting at front entry stoop
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Non of the above


210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
(A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms,
parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter,
combination-type, installed to provide protection of the branch circuit.
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