Kao Chen
Member
2012 IRC (E3902.12) & 2011 NEC. [Art. 210.12(A)] AFCI devices are now required to protect 15 - 20 A branch circuits in just about all areas of a dwelling. The clear exceptions seem to be bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages and kitchens. What about unfinished basement areas? Does an unfinished basement come under "similar rooms" or would you allow the circuits to be installed as normal (GFCI for receptacles)?
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