I was talking to a fellow resi contractor and long time friend the other day, and he is saying that (on the average) say 2000 to 2800 ft homes, he figures $1200 (over) for labor and materials needed to include AFCI protection to meet 08 NEC. This includes the cost of converting from MW branch cir home runs to single cir home runs since they have had so much trouble with 2pole AFCI brkrs.
Our town back in May adopted the 08 code PRIOR to the state adopting it. I know this is vague saying (average) cost, but is this what other resi contractors are experiencing in upgrade cost?
So in summary he is charging $3.50/ft plus $1200 upgrade for AFCI
I think his typical house has 15 cans, 4 or 5 phone and cable drops, and a fan in every room.
Our town back in May adopted the 08 code PRIOR to the state adopting it. I know this is vague saying (average) cost, but is this what other resi contractors are experiencing in upgrade cost?
So in summary he is charging $3.50/ft plus $1200 upgrade for AFCI
I think his typical house has 15 cans, 4 or 5 phone and cable drops, and a fan in every room.