Arc Fault Outlet Code. 2019 california electrical code article 210 12. Arc fault circuit interrupter afci tamper resistant receptacle protection for dwellings.
2010 california electrical code fig. Afci protection is now mentioned in the national electrical code and required in several areas of the home and as adopted by your local building department or agency. Regarding this do garage outlets need to be afci.
210 12 b bedroom wiring methods afci outlet circuit.
All 120v 15 and 20 ampere receptaclesshall have arc fault circuit protectionper nec art. 2016 california electrical code cec afci requirements in dwellings 2016 ca electrical code changes are underlined 1. Arc fault circuit interrupter afci protection is in the majority of branch circuits required throughout the house. The nfpa 70 national electrical code creates the foundation for electrical safety.
