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if i am bringing new electrical service into(mdp.)from outside powerline isn't it reqiured that it be ran in rigid pipe and not pvc(plastic pipe.)
 

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Welcome to the forum. We need more information to answer your question. I would start with is the conduit in a area that is subject to physical damage?
 

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No , there are many acceptable ways per NEC. But you should check with your local AHJ they may have a local requirement.
And welcome to the forum.
 

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230.43 tells us what the NEC allows.

Just a few wiring methods on that list.

RMC

IMC

EMT

RNC (PVC)

LFNC

SE Cable

MC Cable

Wireways

Busways


Any restrictions will be local rules.


Edit, changed M to N.
 
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smoke deectors

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is it required bye code for the electrician to put your residential smoke detectors on arc fault current intterrupters(afci)or are you allowed to put them on one dedicated breaker/feed and call it a day.
 

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guyaneesebrotha said:
is it required bye code for the electrician to put your residential smoke detectors on arc fault current intterrupters(afci)or are you allowed to put them on one dedicated breaker/feed and call it a day.

Barring local codes you will find your answer in 210.12 and the definitions of Outlet and Utilization Equipment in article 100

Roger
 

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guyaneesebrotha said:
is it required bye code for the electrician to put your residential smoke detectors on arc fault current intterrupters(afci)or are you allowed to put them on one dedicated breaker/feed and call it a day.
I would suggest when starting a new question in an existing topic that you start it in a new topic.
However, all dwelling unit bedroom 120V branch circuit outlets must be protected by a combination AFCI.
Look at the art 100 definition of outlet, that will answer your question.
For some reason, many electricians feel the NM wiring to a smoke detector is not subject to damage, and we don't need to protect it with an AFCI.
 

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stickboy1375 said:
Not me, Connecticut has a state amendment... ;)

You just gotta show off don't you ? :grin: Why don't you just use a 14 amp circuit breaker on them and your good to go :roll:
 

roger

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acrwc10 said:
You just gotta show off don't you ? :grin: Why don't you just use a 14 amp circuit breaker on them and your good to go :roll:

Actually there is no reason you could't use a 10 amp breaker.


Roger
 

acrwc10

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roger said:
Actually there is no reason you could't use a 10 amp breaker.


Roger


I guess arc faults can only occur on 15 - 20 amp circuits :roll:
 
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