Would you recommend installing a GFCI and an AFCI in the same location?
| | Always | 10% | | Usually | 17% | | Sometimes | 43% | | Rarely | 10% | | Never | 12% | | Not Sure | 5% | | | | | Question: Would you recommend installing a GFCI and an AFCI in the same location?
Top Answer (43% of 39 votes): Sometimes.
Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes—if the circuit/location requires both types of protection, having AFCI and GFCI protection on the same circuit is perfectly acceptable. They protect against different hazards. | | EDLab LLC | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Rarely
Explanation: The best way to maximum system protection would be to utilize AFCI circuit breakers with GFCI outlets. | | Construct Boss | Answer: Never
Explanation: 2 different devices for 2 different purposes | | D B Electric | Answer: Sometimes
Explanation: Depends on location | | My Electrician | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Always
Explanation: You can never get enough protection. It will never hurt to have to much protection. | | Seabreeze Electric | 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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