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Both required
One required
None
5
Both
9
One
1
None
Kitchen
NEC 210.12(A), 210.8(A)(6)AFCIRequired
GFCIRequired
GFCI: countertop receptacles & within 6 ft of sink
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NEC 210.12(A), 210.8(A)(1)AFCIRequired
GFCIRequired
GFCI: all receptacles
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NEC 210.12(A), 210.8(A)(10)AFCIRequired
GFCIRequired
GFCI: within 6 ft of sink or all laundry receptacles
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NEC 210.12(A), 210.8(A)(2)AFCIRequired
GFCIRequired
GFCI: all receptacles
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NEC 210.12(A), 210.8(A)(5)AFCIRequired
GFCIRequired
GFCI: all receptacles
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NEC 210.12(A)AFCIRequired
GFCINo
GFCI only in wet areas (bar sink, bathroom)
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NEC 210.8(A)(4)AFCINo
GFCIRequired
GFCI: all receptacles at or below grade
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NEC 680.22AFCINo
GFCIRequired
GFCI: all receptacles within 20 ft
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AFCI requirements: NEC 210.12 — Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection for dwelling units.
GFCI requirements: NEC 210.8(A) for dwelling units, 210.8(B) for other than dwelling units.
Always verify with your local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) — local amendments may modify these requirements.
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