AFCI In Bathrooms

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Article 210.12 ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection for multifamily requirements is not clearly indicated, we have the GFCI requirements, but no the AFCI, is that correct.
 
Depending on your code cycle it may be different. 2020 says All 120-volt 15A/20A circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in a dwelling unit, Except individual circuit supplying a fire alarm system IAW 760.41(B) or 760.121(B). 2017 NEC excludes bathrooms.
 
So the AFCI in the bathroom is not required, but it does say all All 120-volt, single-phase, 10-, 15-, and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets, but list the bathroom in the list.
 
augie47 said:
I fail to see a AFCI requirement for dwelling unit bathrooms in 2017-2023
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2020 NEC 210.12(A) - " All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling units shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (A)(6)"

2020 includes bathrooms.
 
Rock86 said:
2020 NEC 210.12(A) - " All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling units shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (A)(6)"

2020 includes bathrooms.
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This is what I see in 2020 code book. No mention of bathrooms.

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection

Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided as required in 210.12(A), (B), (C), and (D). The arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.

(A) Dwelling Units

All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6):
 
Rock86 said:
2020 NEC 210.12(A) - " All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling units shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (A)(6)"

2020 includes bathrooms.
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It does not appear you are quoting the actual NEC.. The rooms are listed.
 
The Handbook is not the actual NEC.
If you look at the actual Code ( NFPA 70 )you will see the wording is more specific,.

As pointed out in Post #9, bathrooms are not listed in the requirement.
 
…..or similar rooms or areas shall be protected.

Seems inclusive enough in the verbiage to require AFCI in bathrooms
 
augie47 said:
The Handbook is not the actual NEC.
If you look at the actual Code ( NFPA 70 )you will see the wording is more specific,.

As pointed out in Post #9, bathrooms are not listed in the requirement.
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First off I think is was a misprint, 2nd what makes you think the handbook is not the NEC? It’s just an NFPA NEC code book with commentary.
 
mopowr steve said:
First off I think is was a misprint, 2nd what makes you think the handbook is not the NEC? It’s just an NFPA NEC code book with commentary.
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Depending on what he was quoting from the Handbook, the commentary is not code and is not enforceable
 
Canton said:
Depending on what he was quoting from the Handbook, the commentary is not code and is not enforceable
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I agree with that. But the commentary is from the writers which helps to illustrate intent.
And as of recent, I believe Mike Holt has been working with NFPA now to help in these illustrations.
 
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