AFCI In Bathrooms
- Thread starter Bernardoc
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Depending on your code cycle it may be different. 2020 says All 120-volt 15A/20A circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in a dwelling unit, Except individual circuit supplying a fire alarm system IAW 760.41(B) or 760.121(B). 2017 NEC excludes bathrooms.
rc/retired
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210.12(A) does not mention bathroom. AFCI is not required in dwelling unit bathrooms.
Ron
Ron
2020 NEC 210.12(A) - " All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling units shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (A)(6)"
2020 includes bathrooms.
What code cycle are you reading from?
Rough Draft
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This is what I see in 2020 code book. No mention of bathrooms.
210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided as required in 210.12(A), (B), (C), and (D). The arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
(A) Dwelling Units
All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6):
It does not appear you are quoting the actual NEC.. The rooms are listed.
ptonsparky
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Share the lighting in a bathroom with a bedroom or any of the areas listed then it must be AFCId.
rc/retired
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mopowr steve
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First off I think is was a misprint, 2nd what makes you think the handbook is not the NEC? It’s just an NFPA NEC code book with commentary.
Depending on what he was quoting from the Handbook, the commentary is not code and is not enforceable
mopowr steve
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I agree with that. But the commentary is from the writers which helps to illustrate intent.
And as of recent, I believe Mike Holt has been working with NFPA now to help in these illustrations.
rc/retired
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No. Who uses the kitchen sink as a toilet, or the toilet to wash dishes in??????
rc/retired
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P.S. the code defines kitchen and bathroom. And neither definition can be confused as "similar room or area! IMO
RON
RON