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Where does the 2011 NEC require AFCI protection in an existing Residence that has had a Service Upgrade?
Residential AFCI Requirements
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It does NOT.
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Some overzealous inspectors may try to implement this requirement on their own, but i have not seen ONE written amendment to the NEC requiring them.
In fact, to the contrary. I have written proof that in NYS they are expressly not required.
In fact, to the contrary. I have written proof that in NYS they are expressly not required.
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I would have to agree with Speedy. If your being told that afci is required due to a service upgrade I would contact your building codes department and ask for clarification and they will be able to tell you if there is a local requirement to install afci in your situation.
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I also have to agree....I'm in the middle of a 2-story addition....adding two bedrooms.....but also replaced my load center (it has to move from the existing location).....New bedrooms have to be AFIC...but existing don't.....(but I am making them AFIC anyway)
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Dennis, where are you located, and why are you asking this?
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