2014 NEC requirements for AFCI's

[mshields]

I see that the new code has expanded the area's requiring AFCI's in dwelling units to include kitchens and laundry rooms. So on a kitchen counter, you now need to have GFCI and AFCI protection. Correct?

Assuming this is correct what about in a kitchenette in a commercial building. Like a break room with a sink and counter top?

 

[texie]

I see that the new code has expanded the area's requiring AFCI's in dwelling units to include kitchens and laundry rooms. So on a kitchen counter, you now need to have GFCI and AFCI protection. Correct?

Assuming this is correct what about in a kitchenette in a commercial building. Like a break room with a sink and counter top?

The AFCI requirement would not apply here as it only relates to dwelling units and dorms. Of course the GFCI would apply to receps within 6' of the sink. But, yes, in a dwelling you will need both AFCI and GFCI on a number of branch circuits.

 

[mbrooke]

GFI and AFCI. Welcome to the new world of AFCI everything in dwellings.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

In dwellings in also counts for recep. inside the cabinets to be afci and if within 6' of the sink then gfci also