Rick 0920
Senior Member
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Occupation
- Electrical Instructor
I'm not 100% certain that dishwashers and disposals do not need AFCI protection per the 2020 NEC code. Are the junction points for these appliances considered "outlets" per the NEC? 210.8 (A) (GFCI) refers to receptacles where 210.12 (A) (AFCI) uses the word "outlets". When you see the definition of an outlet in Art. 100, connections to dishwashers and disposals could be considered outlets. I think they are. I would like others input on this as I would say these appliances need AFCI protection. Dishwashers need GFCI protection per 210.8 (D)/422.5 (A)(7). IMO, if disposals are hard-wired, they would only require AFCI protection.