[Chris1971]

Just got this email from a state electrical inspector. Time to stock tamper resistant arc fault receptacles.


This notice is to remind all Electrical Contractors that the
provisions of NEC 406.4D will be enforced starting January 2014


406.4 (D)
(4) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Where a
receptacle outlet is supplied by a branch circuit that requires
arc-fault circuit interrupter protection as specified
elsewhere in this Code, a replacement receptacle at this
outlet shall be one of the following:
(1) A listed outlet branch circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter
receptacle
(2) A receptacle protected by a listed outlet branch circuit
type arc-fault circuit interrupter type receptacle
(3) A receptacle protected by a listed combination type
arc-fault circuit interrupter type circuit breaker
This requirement becomes effective January 1, 2014.

 

[backstay]

Just got this email from a state electrical inspector. Time to stock tamper resistant arc fault receptacles.

This notice is to remind all Electrical Contractors that the
provisions of NEC 406.4D will be enforced starting January 2014

406.4 (D)
(4) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Where a
receptacle outlet is supplied by a branch circuit that requires
arc-fault circuit interrupter protection as specified
elsewhere in this Code, a replacement receptacle at this
outlet shall be one of the following:
(1) A listed outlet branch circuit type arc-fault circuit interrupter
receptacle
(2) A receptacle protected by a listed outlet branch circuit
type arc-fault circuit interrupter type receptacle
(3) A receptacle protected by a listed combination type
arc-fault circuit interrupter type circuit breaker
This requirement becomes effective January 1, 2014.

Sucks, who has arcfault receptacles?

 

[Chris1971]

Sucks, who has arcfault receptacles?

Viking might? I'll need to call my sales rep and check.

 

[backstay]

Viking might? I'll need to call my sales rep and check.

None on their web site.

Platt.com has Leviton's listed for $40 each.

 

[Chris1971]

None on their web site.

Platt.com has Leviton's listed for $40 each.

Thanks. I wonder if Dakota Supply Group or Border States have them?

 

[backstay]

Thanks. I wonder if Dakota Supply Group or Border States have them?

United Electric lists them for $25, but none in stock.

 

[Chris1971]

United Electric lists them for $25, but none in stock.

Maybe JH Larson or Graybar?

 

[drspec]

http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-AFTR1-W-Fault-Circuit-Interrupter/dp/B00H3YARWM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1386300766&sr=8-5&keywords=arc+fault+receptacle

 

[Chris1971]

http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-AFTR1...86300766&sr=8-5&keywords=arc+fault+receptacle

Thanks but, I'm not going to spend $145 for one.

 

[backstay]

Maybe JH Larson or Graybar?

Graybar lists one available at $28

 

[drspec]

Thanks but, I'm not going to spend $145 for one.

if you had read that, you would see that it was a 6 pack.

that's less than $25 each and free shipping if you have Amazon Prime

 

[Chris1971]

Graybar lists one available at $28

Thanks. I'll call Viking tomorrow if I remember.

 

[Chris1971]

if you had read that, you would see that it was a 6 pack.

that's less than $25 each and free shipping if you have Amazon Prime

Thanks. My bad.:laughing:

 

[papaotis]

last i heard only leviton makes em. maybe the mfgs should keep up with code, or vica versa:whistling2::whistling2:

 

[Dan Wheeler]

Is this just in the US? Or will it be coming to Canada too?

 

[Chris1971]

Is this just in the US? Or will it be coming to Canada too?

The state of Minnesota will be enforcing these NEC rules starting Jan. 2014. Not sure what Canada rules are in regards to arc fault requirements?

 

[chicken steve]

What we need is afci police!


~CS~

 

[Bootss]

they have arc fault receptacles now, how long that been?
were those required?
:no:

 

[aftershockews]

So when you go to a service call and have to replace a bad receptacle, you will replace it with an AFCI receptacle?

 

[chicken steve]

per letter of code Ashock....now if a permit was pulled on every serv call, it might actually occur.....~CS~