Eaton AFCI two thumbs DOWN!!!

[gjneumann]

You are correct. It is the NFPA/NEC that mandates.

However, the CPSC (government) influences a lot of agencies (such as UL). The NEC will often reference UL approvals.

For example, the NEC is looking to UL1699 to define what an acceptable "System Combination Arc Fault Protection" comprises of.

 

[mbrooke]

You are correct. It is the NFPA/NEC that mandates.

However, the CPSC (government) influences a lot of agencies (such as UL). The NEC will often reference UL approvals.

For example, the NEC is looking to UL1699 to define what an acceptable "System Combination Arc Fault Protection" comprises of.

I think what people need to understand including the CMP is that all arc faults other than series faults can be detected without the use of an AFCI.