Where are arc fault receptacles required?

AFCI protection is currently required for all 15 and 20 amp branch circuits providing power to outlets* in residential family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas.Click to see full answer. In this way, where are arc fault breakers not required?Under 2017 NEC Article 210.12 (A) “Dwelling Units” almost all 120V 15 and 20 amp branch circuits supplying outlets (see NEC definition for outlets) must be AFCI protected. The only circuits not needing protection in a dwelling at this time are Bathrooms, Garages, Crawl Spaces, Attics and Outdoor.Furthermore, where are AFCI and GFCI required? The GFCI requirements apply to receptacle outlets. The AFCI requirements apply to all outlets — where electricity is being “let out” so people can use it, if those outlets are 125V and either 15A or 20A. GFCIs apply to dwellings and to commercial and industrial applications. Beside above, what are arc fault outlets? Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) AFCI Devices are an alternative solution to AFCI Breakers. These devices are designed to help prevent electrical fires that can be caused by potentially dangerous arc-faults in an electrical circuit. An arc-fault is an unintentional arcing condition that occurs in an electrical circuit.Does a dishwasher need to be AFCI protected?The dishwasher receptacle must be installed in the space adjacent to the dishwasher, and not in the space the dishwasher occupies. The two receptacles (for DW and GD on separate circuits) must be AFCI protected. They must be GFCI protected if within 6-feet of the “top inside edge of the sink bowl”.