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    Feb 22, 2007, 10:01 AM
    Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
    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?
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    Feb 22, 2007, 11:57 AM
    Sure, these should be no problem at all.
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    Feb 22, 2007, 05:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by NormoRoy
    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
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    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. 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.
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    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.
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