the state of Vermont had upgraded 210.12 to encompass all living area''s.
this meant new breakers, material wise, outcost all else.(anyone else ever try and stuff 30 AFCI's in a panel here?)
Jeff Sargent, on behalf of somebody who inquired (no, i'm not sure who) 'interpeted' 210.12 as not being meant for upgrades.
you won't find this in our state addendums, but as i was told this point blank from a state inspector i trust , i consider it solid.
as such, estimates are now back down to what the rest of the world is doing...
~S~
