Code Quiz

Jan. 24, 2008
In accordance with the 2008 NEC, excluding exceptions, arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection is required in which of the following dwelling unit locations?

Q. In accordance with the 2008 NEC, excluding exceptions, arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection is required in which of the following dwelling unit locations?

  1. All 15- and 20-ampere, 120-volt, single-phase branch circuits in dwelling units
  2. Bedrooms only, omitting the smoke detector branch circuit
  3. Bedrooms only, including the smoke detector branch circuit
  4. Family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sun rooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas

Answer: D

The 2008 NEC added several new locations to the growing list of places where AFCI protection is required. Section 210.12(B) added family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sun rooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas to the existing requirement for bedrooms.

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