Arc fault breakers

[corbin]

I just installed a 400 amp service on my house and was wondering about arc fault breakera on dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances. I have ran multiple homeruns to feed the fridge, dishwasher, garbage disposal. I have also ran 12-2 everywhere in the house. All lights and receptacles. Also am I required to put all lighting loads on 15 amp breakers even though I ran 12-2. I have looked all over the 2011 NEC but wanted to get others insight. Thanks

 

[jumper]

Arc fault not required in kitchen. Lighting can be on a 20 amp breaker if #12 is used for entire circuit.

 

[infinity]

I agree with Jumper, if you have all #12 conductors you can use 20 amp OCPD's. I would.

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[kwired]

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.(A) Dwelling Units.​

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All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed indwelling unit family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms,parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreationrooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shallbe protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter,combination-type, installed to provide protection of the

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branch circuit.

Kitchens is not in the list.