How many receptacles and lights on an afci

[Ravenvalor]

Hi Folks,
How many receptacles and lights would you suggest putting on an afci breaker?
Would you put outside lights and receptacles on an afci breaker.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[rodneee]

Hi Folks,
How many receptacles and lights would you suggest putting on an afci breaker?
Would you put outside lights and receptacles on an afci breaker.
Thanks,
Jim

ques #1....i would put no more than 12 on a afci breaker.....ques #2.....at this time we do not use them on outside lights and receptacles...i think that will change in the near future...

 

[bphgravity]

Hi Folks,
How many receptacles and lights would you suggest putting on an afci breaker?

See Section 210.11(B) and 210.23 of the NEC.

Would you put outside lights and receptacles on an afci breaker.
Thanks,
Jim

See Section 210.12(B) of the NEC.

 

[sparks2000]

Whats wrong with putting an ArcFault on an outside GFI recept. or luminaire?

 

[augie47]

Ravenvalor, be careful of "local" ordinances. If you happen to cross your State line into beautiful Tennessee, the State has a limit of 10 outlets on a 15 amp AFCI, and 13 on a 20 amp AFCI (they also only require AFCI for bedroom circuits).

 

[Article 90.1]

... and please bring a Tennessee license with you as you will be crossing on my side.

 

[augie47]

... and please bring a Tennessee license with you as you will be crossing on my side.

That does not apply on nights and weekends, does it ? :grin: