I have two jobs to do and they now are under the 2008 code. the question that i have is this. the spec call for a single rec for a 120 volt window air cond. and does the rec need to be afic?? also does it need to be tamper res?? I have already read the 440.65 section on afic and just want to know what others think. also understand ALL 120 volt rec need to be tamper res.Just a note, we do not have a local inspection but a state inspector could show up and this is residential job THANKS ALL
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There is no exception for single receptacles for either the AFCI requirements or the tamper resistant receptacle requirements.
The 120 volt A/C receptacles, if there are in an area listed in 210.12, would need to be on an AFCI protected circuit.
Chris
The 120 volt A/C receptacles, if there are in an area listed in 210.12, would need to be on an AFCI protected circuit.
Chris
Whether or not the state inspector 'could show up', you should be doing the job according to the adopted Codes.
What about 440.65??
mistermudd
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Helps to know were you are located. Washington State did not adopt the new AFCI requirements.
ohio state buckeyes
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The LCDI or AFCI protection required to be part of the A/C unit can't be used to satisfy the requirements of 210.12.
210.12 requires the entire branch circuit to be AFCI protected, not just the appliance at the end.
Chris
Thanks guys this is what i though just wanted to know what a few of you though also The 2008 code is just started here and i want to be on top of it. I do about 5 of these jobs a year and with no local inspector I want to be sure it is compliant. have aways passed inspection when had one..
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Your welcome.
Chris
Chris
What about it? I meant that whether or not there's an inspection should have no bearing on how you install electrical. It should always be to the adopted Code, not taking short-cuts because it won't be inspected.
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