# CAFCI breaker **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical Inspections\ **Created:** [January 21, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907 "2019-01-21T00:34:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jmerritt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@jmerritt1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmerritt1)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/1 "2019-01-21T00:34:40Z")
I have a contractor (new construction 2018) saying that an CAFCI circuit breaker is OK to install in bathrooms.I say no, anyone have any info saying yes, I have looked and can’t find anything. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/2 "2019-01-21T01:18:38Z")
> [@jmerritt1](#): > > I have a contractor (new construction 2018) saying that an CAFCI circuit breaker is OK to install in bathrooms.I say no, anyone have any info saying yes, I have looked and can’t find anything. They are not GFCI breakers per Schneider Electric. Watch short video: [Video: What is the difference between an AFI and a CAFI circuit breaker?](https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/faqs/FA122435/) ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Port](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jim\_Port](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Jim_Port)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/3 "2019-01-21T01:36:17Z")
Afci protection can be used if desired in addition to areas that already require it. The receptacles would still need gfi protection. ---
**Author:** ![cevans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cevans/32/244194_2.png) [@cevans](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cevans)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/4 "2019-01-21T03:53:16Z")
> [@jmerritt1](#): > > I have a contractor (new construction 2018) saying that an CAFCI circuit breaker is OK to install in bathrooms.I say no, anyone have any info saying yes, I have looked and can’t find anything. It’s perfectly fine so long as he installs GFCI protection at the receptacle. It’s not a substitute or alternative. If he thinks it is, ask him to point out the language in the NEC. ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/5 "2019-01-21T03:55:03Z")
> [@jmerritt1](#): > > I have a contractor (new construction 2018) saying that an CAFCI circuit breaker is OK to install in bathrooms.I say no, anyone have any info saying yes, I have looked and can’t find anything. Why would you say no even if it weren’t required? Isn’t extra protection a good thing? ---
**Author:** ![jmerritt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@jmerritt1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmerritt1)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/6 "2019-01-21T13:07:25Z")
Thanks for confirming what I thought. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Port](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jim\_Port](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Jim_Port)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/7 "2019-01-21T20:56:38Z")
> [@jmerritt1](#): > > Thanks for confirming what I thought. your OP said you thought you could not install them. That is incorrect. ---
**Author:** ![dhawley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dhawley/32/1230_2.png) [@dhawley](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dhawley)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/8 "2019-01-22T01:57:31Z")
For an extra $5 they can use a dual purpose AFCI/GFCI breaker and everyone would be happy. ---
**Author:** ![jmerritt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@jmerritt1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmerritt1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/cafci-breaker/127907/9 "2019-01-22T02:37:07Z")
> [@Jim\_Port](#): > > your OP said you thought you could not install them. That is incorrect. yes in a bathroom without a GFCI outlet