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#42447 09/20/04 08:37 PM
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if u completely rewire an older house are arc faults required to be installed or is that just on new houses built since 2002?

#42448 09/20/04 08:46 PM
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In Ma when you completely rewire an older home. It must be brought up to current code. AFCI protection is required. I just completed a 1920 home for a friend.

#42449 09/20/04 09:42 PM
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hi,
any new circuit extensions have to meet todays requirements..

mustang

#42450 09/22/04 12:36 PM
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I don't think I would agree that extending an existing circuit by adding a receptacle would require an afci to be installed.

#42451 09/22/04 02:17 PM
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How else can you economically provide a code compliant installation on the circuit extension, without providing protection on the entire branch circuit?


Earl
#42452 09/22/04 05:08 PM
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Consult the AHJ.

Dave


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