We received a glossy mailer the other day from Siemens. Signed by the COO, Daniel Sadlowski. Here are a couple of interesting quotes:
"Beginning January 1, 2008, the 2005 (<not a typo) NEC requires Combination AFCIs for the entire branch circuit protection in residential construction. This is the most recent example of the NEC's commitment to public safety. yada, yada"
"Siemens strongly encourages each state to enforce the most recent NEC, including the requirement for Combination AFCIs. The estimated $250 to $500 cost to fully equip an entire house with Combination AFCIs is a small price to pay to ensure the safety of the homeowners"
Comments? Has the final vote been taken, or is this guy taking liberies?
Somehow, allowing manufacturers to vote on adoption of this requirement is like letting the fox guard the henhouse.
"Beginning January 1, 2008, the 2005 (<not a typo) NEC requires Combination AFCIs for the entire branch circuit protection in residential construction. This is the most recent example of the NEC's commitment to public safety. yada, yada"
"Siemens strongly encourages each state to enforce the most recent NEC, including the requirement for Combination AFCIs. The estimated $250 to $500 cost to fully equip an entire house with Combination AFCIs is a small price to pay to ensure the safety of the homeowners"
Comments? Has the final vote been taken, or is this guy taking liberies?
Somehow, allowing manufacturers to vote on adoption of this requirement is like letting the fox guard the henhouse.