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Is it a code violation to connect a light fixture or ceiling fan to an arcfault protected bedroom circuit in a single family dwelling. If so where does it state this in the 2008 nec book.
 
Not only is it not a violation, it is required and has been since the 2002 cycle. See 210.12

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DPitts said:
Is it a code violation to connect a light fixture or ceiling fan to an arcfault protected bedroom circuit in a single family dwelling. If so where does it state this in the 2008 nec book.
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On top of what Roger said, smoke detectors in the bedroom also are required to be on Arc fault circuits.
 
DPitts said:
Is it a code violation to connect a light fixture or ceiling fan to an arcfault protected bedroom circuit in a single family dwelling. If so where does it state this in the 2008 nec book.
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Roger is correct. 210.12(B) covers Dwelling Unit Bedrooms and says "All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms...."

If you look at the definition of outlet in article 100, you will find that a fan or light qualifies.
 
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. . . . where does it state this in the 2008 nec book.
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First of all, Welcome to the Forum ! ! :)

The 2008 NEC 210.12(B) gives a list of the rooms and/or areas that are required to be supplied by branch circuits with AFCI protection.

I'm going to guess, here, but I'll just bet that the NEC use of "outlets" in 210.12(B) is what is throwing you. Revisit the Article 100 Definition of "outlet" and you'll find it includes "lighting outlet" and "receptacle outlet" (which are also defined in Article 100).
 
in 210.12b it states that bathroom and kitchen don't have to be arc faulted , but what about the lighting in bought the are not gfci so would they have to be arc faulted
 
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in 210.12b it states that bathroom and kitchen don't have to be arc faulted , but what about the lighting in bought the are not gfci so would they have to be arc faulted
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Actually, 210.12(B) says the outlets in the areas listed have to be arc faulted. . . it's a positive statement.

"Lighting" is a form of an outlet, that is, a lighting outlet. Since lighting in a bath or a kitchen are not in the list of areas in 210.12(B), they are not required to have arc fault protection.

You can add it if you wish. It's just not required.
 
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