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Re: Ridiculous Codes or Products

BigB #211391 10/09/13 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigB

Originally Posted by MarkC10

What bugs me is with this AFCI code now stating pretty much all breakers need this technology .. why are the other breakers made, they're outdated, right ?..

There are still parts of a dwelling that do not require AFCI protection, the kitchen and garage for instance, and the bathroom plugs, outdoor plugs, and unfinished areas, laundry plugs, utility room etc.

And I hear some of that is going to change with the 2014 NEC. More snake oil being required.

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Re: Ridiculous Codes or Products

electure #211392 10/09/13 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by electure

Originally Posted by MarkC10

Being that this is inspected, I can put a different manufacturers breaker in this panel ..

I seriously doubt that the SqD Homeline panel is listed for use with other than SqD breakers.

The only breakers that would be UL classified for HOM panels would be Eaton/Cutler-Hammer BR & that would not help the OP.

Re: Ridiculous Codes or Products

MarkC10 #211521 10/23/13 11:16 PM

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I just bought a house in Idaho where, thankfully, the AFCI requirement was exempted by the state. So there are a few states and jurisdictions with common sense it seems.

That said, if I were to do anything here in So Cal, I would install the AFCI's for inspection then replace them with standard breakers after the inspection is signed off.