Code disagreement on AFCI with Inspector

[Dave R]

According to Article 210-12 are lighting outlets required to be protected or just receptacle outlets?

 

[iwire]

Yes, lights, smoke alarms, fans and receptacles unless you are still on the 1999 NEC

 

[charlie b]

The text of the code article just says "outlets." That would include any and all types (i.e., receptacles, lights, smoke alarms).

 

[ceb58]

Yes, lights, smoke alarms, fans and receptacles unless you are still on the 1999 NEC

Or unless you are under the 2005 then it is in the bedrooms only.

 

[al hildenbrand]

Yes, lights, smoke alarms, fans and receptacles unless you are still on the 1999 NEC

Yes.

And, even a 15 or 20 amp 120 Volt hard wired something or other.

"Outlet" is a very broad term. Look at its definition in Article 100 Definitions.

 

[roger]

According to Article 210-12 are lighting outlets required to be protected or just receptacle outlets?

I beleive FL is under the 2008 NEC and with your use of the dash it appears you are using 99 or earlier code book, the inspector should be requiring all 120 volt 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets (with a few exceptions) to be AFCI protected.

From the 2008 NEC

(B) 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.

Roger

 

[pete m.]

Just for the sake of discussion, if a jurisdiction were still enforcing the 99 NEC wouldn't the arc fault requirement be in effect for bedrooms due to the last sentence of 210-12(B)?

Pete

 

[roger]

Just for the sake of discussion, if a jurisdiction were still enforcing the 99 NEC wouldn't the arc fault requirement be in effect for bedrooms due to the last sentence of 210-12(B)?

Pete

Yes.

Roger

 

[construct]

Just for the sake of discussion, if a jurisdiction were still enforcing the 99 NEC wouldn't the arc fault requirement be in effect for bedrooms due to the last sentence of 210-12(B)?

Pete

In the 99 NEC 210-12 (b) says "all branch circuits that supply 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets (not all outlets in bedrooms). :roll:

 

[roger]

In the 99 NEC 210-12 (b) says "all branch circuits that supply 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets (not all outlets in bedrooms). :roll:

I think by Pete referencing the 1999 requirement that is exactly what he said.

Roger

 

[construct]

I think by Pete referencing the 1999 requirement that is exactly what he said.

Roger

Since all outlets in bedrooms are required in the 05 NEC, I was just trying to clarify.