4) Parlors
5) Libraries
6) Dens
7) Bedrooms
8) Sunrooms
9) Recreation
rooms
10) Closets
11) Hallways
12)
Similar rooms or areas
To comply with NEC 210.12, outlets for receptacles, lights, fans, window or wall air
conditioners, single and multiple station smoke alarms, space heaters, etc, must have
AFCI protection.
B.
Branch circuits in guest rooms/suites in hotels, motels, dormitories, etc., that are provided
with permanent provisions for cooking must comply with the rules for dwelling units
[NEC 210.18], meaning that AFCIs are required in similar rooms and areas of guest
rooms/suites in hotels, motels, etc.
3.1.2 AFCIs
Not
Required
AFCI protection is not required for the following rooms or circuits in dwellings:
1)
Single-phase and three-phase 208 and 240 Volt branch circuits
2)
Small appliance branch circuits
3)
Bathroom branch circuits
4)
Kitchen branch circuits
5)
Laundry branch circuits
6)
Branch circuits that supply only outlets in unfinished areas of basements and
attics.
7)
Branch circuits that supply only outlets in attached structures such as garages.
8)
Branch circuits that supply only outlets located outdoors.
3.1.3 AFCIs
Not
Permitted
AFCI protection is not permitted for branch circuits supplying power sources for non-
power-limited fire alarm circuits or power-limited fire alarm circuits [NEC 760.41(B) and
760.121(B)].
3.1.4 AFCIs
Recommended
A.
AFCIs are recommended to protect two-wire branch circuits, including knob-and-tube
wiring, in existing dwelling units.
B.
AFCIs are suitable for use in commercial applications in accordance with their ratings.
