Arc Faults in Bedrooms
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harborrick
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Re: Arc Faults in Bedrooms
Only if you want too.Their were some previous post that will help you out.We only install on a 2 bedroom 1 arc breaker on receptacles only.
Only if you want too.Their were some previous post that will help you out.We only install on a 2 bedroom 1 arc breaker on receptacles only.
al hildenbrand
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Re: Arc Faults in Bedrooms
captkel,
Take a read of 210.12(B). As you read it, remember that the term outlet used it the NEC citation covers more than receptacles. (Read the definition of outlet in Article 100.) Smokes and luminaires must also have AFCI protection when installed in a dwelling bedroom.
Whether you install one circuit to "outlets" in the bedroom, or multiple circuits, any circuit (125 V 15 & 20 A) that supplies an outlet or outlets in a bed must be protected by AFCI.
captkel,
Take a read of 210.12(B). As you read it, remember that the term outlet used it the NEC citation covers more than receptacles. (Read the definition of outlet in Article 100.) Smokes and luminaires must also have AFCI protection when installed in a dwelling bedroom.
Whether you install one circuit to "outlets" in the bedroom, or multiple circuits, any circuit (125 V 15 & 20 A) that supplies an outlet or outlets in a bed must be protected by AFCI.
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