PeterD wrote:

GFCIs are required when there is a potential to touch a grounded
object such as a water faucet and anything plugged into the outlet. So
kitchens, bathrooms, utility/laundry rooms, and all outdoors outlets
all must be GFIed.

AFCI breakers (arc fault circuit interrupters) are required in all new
construction for bedrooms in most areas of the US.

I glad you qualified that. Here GFCI's are not required required by law,
but Israel Electric (the local monopoly) will not approve any new work
without one AHEAD of the main breakers. Many new homes have three phase
service, so they have three mains.

Geoff.


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