Reno:
I heard a few comments from area EC's and some AHJ's at meetings related to the "Bubble Cover" mfg's possibly influencing that requirement.
As to the AFCI's, New Jersey did not adopt the AFCI requirements up to and including 2005 NEC, which was effective as of 11/01/06.
The only place I have seen AFCI CB's is in the big box store, and installed by one homeowner on his whirlpool tub.
I keep telling the homeowners that apply for permits to DIY, that the NEC is NOT a design tool, but that may change.
Good thread!
John
