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With respect to arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection as required in Sec. 210.12, 120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits supplying ______ and _______ installed in guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels shall be protected by AFCI protection as described in subsections (A)(1) through (6). This applies _______.
A) outlets / devices / to all 120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits.
B) outlets / devices / only to those 120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits in the vicinity of the bed.
C) outlets / devices / only in large hotels.
D) None of the above.
Find the Answer
Answer: A
As noted in Sec. 210.12(C) of the 2017 Edition of the NEC, “All 120V, single-phase, 15A and 20A branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels shall be protected by arc-fault circuit interrupter protection as described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).”
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