arc fault protection in kitchen

[eeagleman]

Is it required to arc fault protect a microwave and fridge circuit in a single family dwelling? I had a local inspector tell me it is required. Thanks for you input.

 

[charlie b]

No. NEC article 210.12 lists the places that arc fault protection is needed. Kitchens are not on the list.

 

[raider1]

Welcome to the forum.

I agree with Charlie, the rules for AFCI protection are located in 210.12. Kitchnes are not one of the areas listed in that section.

Chris

 

[eeagleman]

I totally agree with you gentlemen. Would love an electrical inspector thoughts about this. thanks again

 

[Hendrix]

Welcome to the forum.

I agree with Charlie, the rules for AFCI protection are located in 210.12. Kitchnes are not one of the areas listed in that section.

Chris

as well as bathrooms, garages, unfinished basements and exterior outlets.

 

[raider1]

I totally agree with you gentlemen. Would love an electrical inspector thoughts about this. thanks again

Since I am currently employed as an electrical inspector My thoughts are that if the microwave and refrigerator are located in the kitchen then the circuits are not required to be AFCI protected.

Chris

 

[charlie b]

Would love an electrical inspector thoughts about this.

I can't imagine why. The book says what the book says, and nothing anybody else (including an electrical inspector) says matters. Have you looked at the article Chris and I cited?

 

[electricmanscott]

I can't imagine why. The book says what the book says, and nothing anybody else (including an electrical inspector) says matters. Have you looked at the article Chris and I cited?

You would think that would be enough. :roll:

 

[cowboyjwc]

I totally agree with you gentlemen. Would love an electrical inspector thoughts about this. thanks again

It's only required in bedrooms as far as I'm concerned, but then you're probably on the '08 code.:grin: 'Cause the book says what the book says.

 

[rcarroll]

Not required.

Ron Carroll - master electrician, certified electrical inspector, & all around good guy!

 

[LarryFine]

Ron Carroll - master electrician, certified electrical inspector, & all around good guy!

Oh, you know him?

 

[rcarroll]

Oh, you know him?

Only when he buys me beer. :grin:

 

[raider1]

Ron Carroll -.................all around good guy!

I can attest to that

He has bought me beer.

Chris

 

[gndrod]

G or A...fci?

G or A...fci?

Is it required to arc fault protect a microwave and fridge circuit in a single family dwelling? I had a local inspector tell me it is required. Thanks for you input.

Could be the inspector might of meant GFCI? There is that possibility...but still not a requirement. Then there is the adjoining dining room GFCI-AFCI combination scenario with a nearby refrig? [210.12(B)] rbj

 

[ivsenroute]

Not required. Never was