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NormoRoy
Feb 22, 2007, 10:01 AM
I realize I have to run Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters for all three of my bedrooms. I was planning on using fluorescent lights in the closets of those bedrooms. True or False, Can I run fluorescent lights on an Arc Fault Interrupter circuit?
tkrussell
Feb 22, 2007, 11:57 AM
Sure, these should be no problem at all.
jeff bouchey
Feb 22, 2007, 05:00 PM
I realize I have to run Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters for all three of my bedrooms. I was planning on using florescent lights in the closets of those bedrooms. True or False, Can I run florescent lights on an Arc Fault Interrupter circuit?
Code says only bedroon plug in outlets can only be on the AFC circuit. No lighting
tkrussell
Feb 22, 2007, 05:16 PM
Jeff is incorrect, code states all "outlets" which includes any receptacles, lighting outlets, and smoke detectors.
I refer you to Section 210.12 of the 2005 NEC. (http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70) for AFCI requirements.
I then refer you to Article 100 Definition for Outlet.
Check with local code, some states have waived AFCI protection for smoke detectors.
NormoRoy
Feb 23, 2007, 06:54 AM
Thank you for the follow up. Yes I understand that all bedroom outlets must be covered. My only concern was the fluorescent lights. Thank you once again.