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Thread: AFCI Exception
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04-21-2009, 10:00 AM #1
AFCI Exception
I inspected a home that had new service equipment.
I noticed that there were no AFCI breakers in the panel. I questioned this and the electrician told me that an amendment was made to the electrical code that states - AFCI breakers are not required for a service upgrade??
Can anyone confirm and provide the language for this exception?
Thanx
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04-21-2009, 10:41 AM #2
Re: AFCI Exception
There is no exception because there is no requirement.
Replacing the service has nothing to do with the circuits needing AFCI protection.
*Installing new circuits* would be different, were any "new" circuits installed? If so, *those* new circuits would require AFCI protection.
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04-23-2009, 04:59 AM #3
Re: AFCI Exception
There does appear to be a violation of the requirement for the cables to be secured within 12" of the panel.
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