20 reactions | Help Prevent Home Fires by installing AFCI outlets. From living rooms to bedrooms and more, AFCI protection is required by the National Electrical Code - and the CPSC estimates that over 50% of home electrical fires can be prevented just by installing one. It's a 15-minute project that can make your home safer today. | Leviton | Facebook

Code Video 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection [210.12], based on the 2023 NEC. Did you know fire stations now need AFCI protection in their sleeping areas? NEC section 210.12 expands the AFCI requirements for 120V, 15A and 20A branch circuit located in sleeping quarters of fire, police, ambulance, and ranger stations. The common theme for expanding AFCI protection is always related to sleeping areas. Watch the video as Mike and the team break down the AFCI changes in 210.12 and conn