Im going to look into the NEW, but was hoping someone could save me some time. What is the requirement for when an AFCI breaker needs to be installed? Isn’t it new construction only? and if so, as of when? Also Is it all breakers or just specific areas of the house?
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Examples: (and the requirements go back further than these)…
2020: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/residential/afci-and-gfci-requirements.html
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New construction and new circuits pullled.
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Many jurisdictions will require the panel to be updated to current code if it is replaced. Otherwise, only required when a new circuit or breaker is installed as David said.
Locations are basically everywhere that GFCI breakers are not required. GFCI protects against moisture and ground fault hazards, AFCI protects against fire hazards.
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The NEC does not require the addition of afci protection due to a panel change.
Maybe not, but many AHJ’s do.
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Sorry for dumb question…AHJ’s?
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Jim Milby:
NEC does not require the addition of afci protection due to a panel change.
Maybe not, but many AHJ’s do.
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Thanks! Sometimes the answers are so obvious! Lol
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Dave Rzewnicki:
AHJ’s?
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