210.12 AFCI & 210.8 GFCI

[JDB3]

AFCI protection is required in the kitchen. Verifying that this means the refrigerator? If so, then are you'll using a breaker to do this, since it needs to be readily accessible?

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve the countertop surfaces.
IF you install an AFCI receptacle for the refrigerator, so that it is readily accessible, then this will probably be in the countertop area, Then it would also need to provide GFCI protection :?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

AFCI protection is required in the kitchen. Verifying that this means the refrigerator? If so, then are you'll using a breaker to do this, since it needs to be readily accessible?

Yes

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve the countertop surfaces.
IF you install an AFCI receptacle for the refrigerator, so that it is readily accessible, then this will probably be in the countertop area, Then it would also need to provide GFCI protection :?

Correct and if the refrigerator is within 6' of the sink it will also need gfci. Dishwasher also needs afci and gfci protection

This is all new to the 2014

 

[Dennis Alwon]

AFCI protection is required in the kitchen. Verifying that this means the refrigerator? If so, then are you'll using a breaker to do this, since it needs to be readily accessible?

Yes

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve the countertop surfaces.
IF you install an AFCI receptacle for the refrigerator, so that it is readily accessible, then this will probably be in the countertop area, Then it would also need to provide GFCI protection :?

Correct and if the refrigerator is within 6' of the sink it will also need gfci. Dishwasher also needs afci and gfci protection

This is all new to the 2014

 

[tom baker]

For kitchens and laundry rooms, many installers prefer the dual function afci/gfci circuit breaker. About $75 from Sq D

 

[John120/240]

AFCI protection is required in the kitchen. Verifying that this means the refrigerator? If so, then are you'll using a breaker to do this, since it needs to be readily accessible?

GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed to serve the countertop surfaces.
IF you install an AFCI receptacle for the refrigerator, so that it is readily accessible, then this will probably be in the countertop area, Then it would also need to provide GFCI protection :?

For plug mold applications I would install a GFCI in the pantry. Why couldn't you do the same with a AFCI device ?