Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection

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FabianoM

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Good morning!

I wanted to know if luminaire in apartments require an Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
Also, I have GFCI in all the kitchen, do those also need Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection?

The inspector is going with the 2017 NEC Code
 
FabianoM said:
Good morning!

I wanted to know if luminaire in apartments require an Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.
Also, I have GFCI in all the kitchen, do those also need Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection?

The inspector is going with the 2017 NEC Code
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No afci for kitchen receptacles are needed in 2017 however, lights do require afci unless PA has amendments
 
Yes under the 2017 NEC all 120 volt, 15 or 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets in dwelling kitchens require AFCI protection.

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided as required in 210.12(A), (B), and (C). 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):
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Good afternoon,

I do understand now that I need AFCI in all the kitchen. I had them installed that way but wasn’t sure if I was overthinking to begin with due to a conversation I had with a co-worker. Thank you for the reassurance.
However, I am still unsure if I need AFCI for the luminaire. I checked my book for 2017 and says “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, etc” but then I check the definition of outlet and I says “Outlet. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment. (CMP-1)”
I spoke with the inspector and he said that Luminaire lays under the category of outlet and I should change all my breakers for luminaire. I never had an issue like this before with an inspector. Am I understanding the code wrong?

Thank you again all of you for your comments!
 
FabianoM said:
Good afternoon,

I do understand now that I need AFCI in all the kitchen. I had them installed that way but wasn’t sure if I was overthinking to begin with due to a conversation I had with a co-worker. Thank you for the reassurance.
However, I am still unsure if I need AFCI for the luminaire. I checked my book for 2017 and says “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, etc” but then I check the definition of outlet and I says “Outlet. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment. (CMP-1)”
I spoke with the inspector and he said that Luminaire lays under the category of outlet and I should change all my breakers for luminaire. I never had an issue like this before with an inspector. Am I understanding the code wrong?

Thank you again all of you for your comments!
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When you see "outlets" in a requirement, it means everything in the area. The lighting is fed from an "outlet". Inspector is correct. There are very few things in a dwelling that doesn't require AFC.
 
FabianoM said:
I spoke with the inspector and he said that Luminaire lays under the category of outlet and I should change all my breakers for luminaire. I never had an issue like this before with an inspector. Am I understanding the code wrong?
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Note that 210.12 specifically uses the word outlet and not receptacle outlet. A luminaire is connected to an outlet.
 
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