AFCI and Tamper Resistant Recepts in Assisted Care Facilities

[wcbi]

I have a Nursing Home, classified I-2 which has separate living areas, i.e. apartments that meet the definition of a dwelling unit. In 210.12, it does not say 'residential', only dwelling unit. AFCI protection is not specified in the code as to wiring method used other than in some very specific exceptions. So, my question is this. Does this type of occupancy require AFCI and Tamper proof recepts?

 

[kwired]

I have a Nursing Home, classified I-2 which has separate living areas, i.e. apartments that meet the definition of a dwelling unit. In 210.12, it does not say 'residential', only dwelling unit. AFCI protection is not specified in the code as to wiring method used other than in some very specific exceptions. So, my question is this. Does this type of occupancy require AFCI and Tamper proof recepts?

You said these apartments meet the definition of a dwelling unit. If that is true then AFCI requirements apply and so does TR receptacle requirements.

If definition of a dwelling unit doesn't apply then AFCI requirements most likely do not apply but TR requirements could possibly apply under 406.13 for guest rooms or suites if those situations would apply, or if it were a child care facility then 406.14.

 

[Gregg Harris]

I have a Nursing Home, classified I-2 which has separate living areas, i.e. apartments that meet the definition of a dwelling unit. In 210.12, it does not say 'residential', only dwelling unit. AFCI protection is not specified in the code as to wiring method used other than in some very specific exceptions. So, my question is this. Does this type of occupancy require AFCI and Tamper proof recepts?

Nursing homes are listed by International Building Code under 308.3 group I 2 Institutional

 

[kwired]

Nursing homes are listed by International Building Code under 308.3 group I 2 Institutional

OP's situation sounds like more than the average nursing home. Most don't have "apartments that meet definition of a dwelling unit"

The entire facility may be called a nursing home, but it likely has sections with different levels of care provided. The type of care provided is what will determine just what codes may apply to a particular area of the facility. Sounds like OP is talking about an area that is basically apartments, but is associated with a nursing facility and there is staff on duty should their services be needed, but are not anticipated to be needed on a routine basis. Kind of what many call "assisted living" facility.

 

[wcbi]

Additional Information

Additional Information

The Nursing Home is broken up into 4 parts. It has an I-1 nursing home area, a Main recreational and Service (Kitchens, laundry, etc) area, an Alzheimer facility, and the assisted living area. It is the assisted living part that I am asking about. It is three story, has a Living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. I thank everyone that has responded, and also for the input.