• Code Quiz: AFCI and GFCI Protection

    NEC guidelines for AFCI and GFCI protection in kitchen and laundry areas
    May 8, 2014

    In which area of a dwelling unit are both GFCI and AFCI protection required?

    A. No area. It is not possible to provide both for a receptacle outlet.

    B. Garage

    C. Kitchen and laundry areas

    D. Dishwasher located in a kitchen

    Find the Answer

    Answer: C

    A change in the 2014 NEC now requires both AFCI and GFCI protection for the 15A and 20A outlets in kitchen and laundry areas [see Sec. 210.8(A) and Sec. 210.12(A)].

    Owen is the owner and president of National Code Seminars and the holder of master electrician certifications in 46 states. He can be reached at [email protected].

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