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AFCIs on the Brink
 

 
Topic - AFCIs on the Brink
Subject - NEC

February 6, 2007  

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AFCIs on the Brink
Electrical Experts Weigh in on a Potential Code Change

Image 1If proposal #2-142 of the National Electric Code (NEC) passes, it will require combination-type arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection for all 15A and 20A, singlephase, 120V circuits in dwelling units by Jan. 1, 2008. The combination-type AFCI combines the protection of branch/feeder circuits with increased sensitivity as well as added protection for cord-and-plug-connected equipment. The proposal isn’t the first mention of AFCIs in the Code; however, it is the most expansive and possibly the most controversial.

Click Here to read the full article from EC&M outlining this potential change.

 
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  • I saw one AFCI circuit that tripped with one radio, one table lamp and a TV. It would as a test trip with everything already on to avoid switch arc or trip with the 3rd item (any 3rd) being added or turned on. The 3rd item what's up GE told me that 8 devices was the limit and so did Square D. New Mexico's Code mods allow 10 devices on the circuit.

    I was on a brand new apartment building doing repairs and I will tell you slowing down the fast pace of new construction would have solved the massive electrical problems that cropped up in the rough stage an got worse when the devices were installed. Even with all the clean up and electrical fires I adverted the AFCIs still tripped.

    Kid Stevens
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