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210.12(B) AFCI – BRANCH CIRCUIT EXTENSIONS OR MODIFICATIONS – DWELLING UNITS
[FONT=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]An exception was added to the 2014 NEC stating that branch circuit extensions do not require AFCI protection if the extension is not more than 6 feet and does not include any additional outlets or devices. As a result, contractors will be able to replace load centers where an extension is necessary in the panel without needing to provide AFCI protection.[/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Does the above mean: If you add an additional receptacle (device) to an existing circuit, you have to add an AFCI breaker or AFCI receptacle?
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[FONT=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]An exception was added to the 2014 NEC stating that branch circuit extensions do not require AFCI protection if the extension is not more than 6 feet and does not include any additional outlets or devices. As a result, contractors will be able to replace load centers where an extension is necessary in the panel without needing to provide AFCI protection.[/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Does the above mean: If you add an additional receptacle (device) to an existing circuit, you have to add an AFCI breaker or AFCI receptacle?
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