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    Oct 2, 2011, 05:57 AM
    Arc fault breakers
    Do I need two arc fault breakers for two bedrooms or one .
    Thank you
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    Oct 2, 2011, 06:00 AM
    If the 2 bedrooms are on the same circuit then you only need one.
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    Oct 2, 2011, 08:47 AM
    If they are on separate circuits, then both will need AFCI protection.
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