ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues AFCIs?

I feel the added cost for the 2008 AFCI requirements could be better spent elsewhere to reduce the number of fatalities and fires. It should have been left up to the insurance agencies and the loan underwriters. Install AFCI's, get a reduced rate or rebate. You think they will give a break on insurance now?

KJay, that's correct. Per 210.12(B), AFCIs do no appear to be required anywhere where a GFCI is already required. Not sure the rationale here.