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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Is a type of circuit breaker that is intended to protect against effects of arcing faults. It acts to de-energize the circuit when an arc is in the process. Arc-faults are typically install in your electrical panel where they are readily accessible. New electrical code requires that all dwelling units such as, family rooms, dinning rooms, living rooms, etc.. Shall be protected by this type of breaker. This installation of breaker needs to be installed at the first circuit outlet on that particular run of outlets. The branch circuit needs to be continuous and the max length to the first outlet cannot be over 50 ft with 14 AWG or 70 ft with 12 AWG copper conductor. You will also need to mark that outlet to indicate that it is the first on that circuit. There are exceptions to this rule that you should know. If the AFCI protection will not be required where the existing conductors are no longer than 6′ and do not carry any additional outlets on that circuit. For plug in air conditioners shall be provided with factory install LCDI or Leakage-Current Detector-Interrupter. If not available? An AFCI protection needs to be part of the electrical plug. You sometimes see these with test button at the end of the plug? These are required to be with in 12 inches of the attachment plug. Arch fault breakers are required in all new construction. If you have an older home, and are looking to protect your home with one of these breakers, you might run into a few problems. Depending how your house was previously wired. Your outlets maybe sharing neutral wires. If this is the case? Your Arc-fault breaker will not operate correctly and will have phantom trips more than likely. Arizona Electrical Solutions LLC is your electrician in the Phoenix, Arizona. Our electricians provide installation of Arc-fault protection in new homes and new installation in your home or office. Feel free to call us at (602) 960-9669 or visit our website.
