AFCI and GFCI

[mshields]

I'm told that there are manufacturer's that make 20A-1P combination AFCI and GFCI circuit breakers. Are they required anywhere? Any thoughts on where they'd be a good idea?

Might the manufacturer's of these things know something about the next version of the code?

 

[charlie b]

All I can offer is that, at present, (1) AFCI is required only for circuits that feed bedroom outlets, and (2) Nothing in a bedroom is required to be GFCI. I can't think of a good use for them.

 

[al hildenbrand]

If I used such an AFCI / GFCI I could tag the back yard receptacle off the bedroom circuit and not install a GFCI at that exterior receptacle.

If I were to build a bedroom with a basin in a counter, I could use regular receptacles within six feet. . .

 

[macmikeman]

If I were to clip said live branch circuit cable in a dark attic by accident, I would most likely not have to go buy a new pair of dykes.

 

[ty]

'Holiday' receptacles that are under windows in the bedrooms and garage that are switched together is one application.

There was a recent thread where someone was asking if anyone made this breaker, but I don't remember their application.