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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 think it is a big mistake for the NEC to require ALL 15 and 20 Amp branch circuits to be AFCI protected. The number of service calls because of nuisance trips is going to be huge, and costly. The cost of these breakers is also going to be a lot for home owners and builders to absorb. Certainly the cost will decrease as technology and production costs change. Until then, the increase of the costs for the electrical could be as much as $1000.00, possibly more. I hope that this proposal fails.

    Steven Ford
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