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AFCIs on the Brink
 

 
Topic - AFCIs on the Brink
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- 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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Comments
  • How many devices have a UL stamp and listing but are mis-applied and or mis-installed because all you get is a logo and a standard number?

    This is treating the small cut from a spent ball on Stonewall Jackson's right hand while the severed artery and shattered left arm bleed on.

    I believe that if you're going to make us spend this kind of money, the solution should have a significant impact and it should work better.

    On a similar note, California would have less pollution problems for less cost to the economy if instead of making the car makers design hybrids or add tens of thousands in pollution curbing gadgets on NEW cars, they would just tell everyone that has an old beater that we'll swap you for a newer one of your choice. One beater makes more pollution than a thousand new cars.

    One old DIY wreck of a home with equally decrepit appliances has more fire hazard potential than ten thousand new homes built & wired properly and with new listed electrical gadgets inside.

    I encourage all to contact NFPA as well. We can grouse here all day and no one will pay this any mind.

    Matt

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