In a residential bedroom circuit, which type of AFCI is required according to the 2026 NEC?

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In a residential bedroom circuit, which type of AFCI is required according to the 2026 NEC?

Type B
BType C
CType D
DType E

Exam tip

Understand the specific requirements for AFCI types in different residential applications.

Why A is correct

The 2026 NEC mandates the use of Type B AFCIs in bedroom circuits, which are designed to detect arcing conditions in 15- and 20-ampere, 120/240-volt circuits.

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In a residential bedroom circuit, which type of AFCI is required according to the 2026 NEC?

In a residential bedroom circuit, which type of AFCI is required according to the 2026 NEC?

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