Service Upgrade Cost Increases from AFCI breakers

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pridelion

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Hi, I am in new jersey and a typical 200 amp service upgrade is around $2,000.00 However, when the 2014 code compliance is adopted, requiring afci breakers throughout almost the entire house, I'm afraid the cost of a service upgrade will be astronomical! Raising the material cost up additionally $800 to $1,000. Is this correct or is there an exception for service upgrades??
 
The 2014 NEC does not require that you install AFCIs for a service upgrade. See the exception to 210.12(B).
 
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