Would you recommend installing a GFCI and an AFCI in the same location?
| | Always | 9% | | Usually | 15% | | Sometimes | 45% | | Rarely | 12% | | Never | 15% | | Not Sure | 3% | | | | | Question: Would you recommend installing a GFCI and an AFCI in the same location?
Top Answer (45% of 33 votes): Sometimes.
Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Sometimes it's required | | Alltypes electric llc | Answer: Usually
Explanation: Yes. If the afci is the first breaker on the circuit then that arc protection will carry down the line. The same is true for a gfci. | | Ross Electric Company | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: In new construction, that would be determined by the inspector. In older homes there are certain areas that may require installing both the GFCI and the AFCI. | | Electrical Services Plus LLC | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Never
Explanation: 2 different devices for 2 different purposes | | D B Electric | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Depends on location | | My Electrician | Answer: Never
Explanation: Arc faults are listed for bedrooms and GFI's are listed for wet and damp locations | | Advanced Electrical and Energy | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: kitchen receptacles within 6 feet of the sink now require both in States on the 2014 NEC | | Jove Electric | Answer: Always
Explanation: Not up to the electrician. It is required by the national electrical code. | | LED Electrical Services |
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