ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues arc-fault circuit interrupters

Sparky,

Have you installed any of these?
I understand that VT went a year ahead in requiring them. Just wondering.

I heard that the AFCI protection may be extending to everything in the bedroom including lighting. Has anyone else heard that?

Bill

Bill;
yes, we are required to install for bedroom AND livng ( a VT addition) areas. This is something that is required for a service change here.

I'm trying to get a jump on the manner of diagnoising circuits involved via AFCI. I know of no 'tester', or other way to verify AFCI performance as yet.

'cept those 2 wires!

p.s.--my cost is $28, siemens...




[This message has been edited by sparky (edited 05-28-2001).]

Sparky,

So what is included in 'Living Areas' or should I say what is not?

Do you think that VTs' early and overzealous jump on this has anything to do with lack of credentials required for residential wiring there?

Bill

Like WV, it'd just be another rule they can't enforce, if that's the case...

Guys;
don't throw me in the blast furnace, but i think you've hit the nail on the head. Jethro Bodine yankin' wire with the rest of the Clampets up here have made AFCI's look pretty good.
So it's living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, play, hobby etc rooms. We are required this also at a service upgrades, so i guess we're the AFCI state in the trade!
( and i can't find a 2-pole!)
VT always seems to be either the first or the last state to do things, home of the crusty yank, stubbornest creature short of the mule!
ayuh!