AFCI Protection.

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Maine has additional state-specific resources including laws, rules, and most common electrical law violations based on the 2020 National electrical Code (NEC).

See below section or click on the following link to view all of the most common electrical violations in Maine: Common Law Violations

Common 2020 National Electrical Code Violations:

  1. Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection (AFCI) not installed where required. [210.12]

AFCI protection is required for all 120 volt, 15 and 20 amp single phase branch circuits supplying outlets (as defined in Article 100) installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas. Remember an outlet is any point on the system where you take current to supply utilization equipment. This would include lights, receptacles, smoke detectors, appliances etc.

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AFCI Protection.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following branch circuits require AFCI protection?

A: A 120-volt, 15-amp, single phase residential branch circuit serving a smoke detector outlet in a hallway.
B: A 120-volt, 30-amp, single phase residential branch circuit serving a clothes dryer outlet in a laundry room.
C: A 120-volt, 15-amp, single phase residential branch circuit serving an attic receptacle outlet.
D: A 120-volt, 20-amp, single phase residential branch circuit serving a crawl space receptacle outlet.
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