When they started this AFCI stuff a while back, there were supposed to be devices avialable, as well as breakers. ('96 code?) That never happened, and it seems the whole thing got conveluted to the point where they (Manufacturers) were lobbying to have everything under the sun AFCI from the source at the CB, and ALL of them. (But not the main, or feeds, just every branch, maximizing special CB count.) 2002 NEC wants all outlets (Lighting etc.) AFCI'ed for "protection of the entire branch circuit." Not sure a "Device" could do that? Don't know about 2005 wording...
gfretwell, What "<6' and metal raceway rule" apply to AFCI's? (Guess I need to dig up that 2005 link...)
[This message has been edited by e57 (edited 12-26-2005).]
