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08-10-2010, 08:44 AM
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arc flash breaker code
hello,
I performed a search here and didn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
I've looked at the code when it comes to using the AFCI breakers...I've been told that each room is to have a dedicated circuit protected by the AFCI, however, I don't get that from the code sections regarding AFCI protection...it states that certain rooms need to be protected, but no where does it state that each bedroom needs to have its own home run...
I'm about to rough a 2 family dwelling, the rooms are so small and only have 3-4 receptacles per room, so I can't imagine running a home run for each room...a retired inspector told me each one had to be a home run...but that's not what the code book says...
anyone have any clarification on this?
am I just reading the code wrong?
maybe I missed something...
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08-10-2010, 11:29 AM
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Ax grinder
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There is nothing in the NEC that requires each bedroom to be supplied with an individual branch circuit.
Chris
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08-10-2010, 12:17 PM
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There is nothing that requires an individual branch circuit for each bedroom.......but each branch circuit that serves bedrooms shall have AFCI protection for the entire branch circuit.
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08-11-2010, 07:33 PM
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that's what I thought
yeah,
that's what I thought...I just figured I'd ask, sometimes we don't see things that others do...thanks for your help Gents!
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08-11-2010, 07:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480jc
hello,
I performed a search here and didn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
I've looked at the code when it comes to using the AFCI breakers...I've been told that each room is to have a dedicated circuit protected by the AFCI, however, I don't get that from the code sections regarding AFCI protection...it states that certain rooms need to be protected, but no where does it state that each bedroom needs to have its own home run...
I'm about to rough a 2 family dwelling, the rooms are so small and only have 3-4 receptacles per room, so I can't imagine running a home run for each room...a retired inspector told me each one had to be a home run...but that's not what the code book says...
anyone have any clarification on this?
am I just reading the code wrong?
maybe I missed something...
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Arc Flash...Arc Fault...It stumbles me, as well. But we knew what you meant.
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08-11-2010, 08:04 PM
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Electric Al
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRick
There is nothing that requires an individual branch circuit for each bedroom.......but each branch circuit that serves bedrooms shall have AFCI protection for the entire branch circuit.
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Depending on the number of receptacles on the cct.
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08-11-2010, 08:07 PM
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Chief Electron Relocator
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Originally Posted by oldtimer
Depending on the number of receptacles on the cct.
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Huh? 
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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08-11-2010, 08:19 PM
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Electric Al
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Originally Posted by 480sparky
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I mean, however many receptacles are allowed on each circuit.
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08-11-2010, 08:20 PM
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Chief Electron Relocator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtimer
I mean, however many receptacles are allowed on each circuit.
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In a dwelling, there is no limit.
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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08-11-2010, 08:28 PM
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Electric Al
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
In a dwelling, there is no limit.
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Are you saying, that by your code, you can put as many receptacles as you want, on the same circuit? Or, are you yanking the oldtimers chain?
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08-11-2010, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtimer
Are you saying, that by your code, you can put as many receptacles as you want, on the same circuit? Or, are you yanking the oldtimers chain?
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He said there is no limit...He didn't say it was CODE.
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08-11-2010, 08:31 PM
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Location: Southern Illinois
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtimer
Are you saying, that by your code, you can put as many receptacles as you want, on the same circuit? Or, are you yanking the oldtimers chain?
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In a dwelling unit, there is no max. # of receptacles per circuit.
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08-11-2010, 08:35 PM
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Electric Al
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doubleoh7
In a dwelling unit, there is no max. # of receptacles per circuit.
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WOW. You could wire an entire house with a 12 cct. loadcentre.
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08-11-2010, 09:12 PM
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Chief Electron Relocator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtimer
WOW. You could wire an entire house with a 12 cct. loadcentre.
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Technically, five.
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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08-11-2010, 09:55 PM
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Registered Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480jc
hello,
I performed a search here and didn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
I've looked at the code when it comes to using the AFCI breakers...I've been told that each room is to have a dedicated circuit protected by the AFCI, however, I don't get that from the code sections regarding AFCI protection...it states that certain rooms need to be protected, but no where does it state that each bedroom needs to have its own home run...
I'm about to rough a 2 family dwelling, the rooms are so small and only have 3-4 receptacles per room, so I can't imagine running a home run for each room...a retired inspector told me each one had to be a home run...but that's not what the code book says...
anyone have any clarification on this?
am I just reading the code wrong?
maybe I missed something...
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What is your electrical related field/trade: journeyman electrician/licensed electrical contractor
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I call BS.
Call an Electrician.
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