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NEMA ABP 11-2016

Compatibility between Smoke Alarms and Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters

Standard Details

Owner: Tong, Zijun Product Areas: Panelboards; Molded Case Circuit Breaker Product Group; Molded Case Switches Divisions: BI - Building Infrastructure; BS - Building Systems ESPG Category: Distribution Equipment Description: Explains that arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) provide increased fire protection for the electrical installation. There is no evidence that the circuit supplying smoke alarms should be exempt from these increased protection requirements. Power supply reliability for smoke alarms is not impacted by the installation of an AFCI.

General Information

Status : ACTIVE
Standard Type: Main
Document No: NEMA ABP 11-2016
Document Year: 2016
Pages: 8
  • Section Volume:
  • BI BI - Building Infrastructure

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