While outlets for all bedrooms and most areas now require AFCI circuits and baths and kitchens require GFCI outlets, is this also true for light fixture and fans in these rooms?
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Nope; at least not here. Check with local authorities though.
AFI detects mechanical injury of extension cords and cords leading to lamps, radios, TVs, etc; anything plugged in to a receptacle. An injury (caused by door slams, carpet abrasion, etc..) can cause an arc, which can cause a fire; hence the need to detect it.
Hard-wired ceiling fixtures aren't susceptible to the same injury and therefore are not covered by the rule.
Yes, If you are on the 2008 code all outlets in "family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter, combination-type, installed to provide protection of the branch circuit."
Light fixtures, smoke detectors and fans are "outlets"
>>>Light fixtures, smoke
>>>Light fixtures, smoke detectors and fans are "outlets"
Wow.... I didn't know that about the NEC. That pretty much means that every device in the house is either GFI or AFI protected. Lotsa those expensive breakers being sold.
Can local ammedments opt out with your code?
Thanks for your help on this. So, that means GFCI for all lights in the bath and AFCI for all living spaces.
I don't think lights need GFI in bathrooms.... just receps.