On 22 Oct 2004 17:16:00 GMT, (Greg) wrote:

Their main purpose is to drive up the cost of new
construction; additional safety is just a side benefit.

Most bedroom fires are caused by arcing faults and most people who die in
residential fires are sleeping when the fire broke out, that is not a minimal
"side" benefit.

Depends. What is your chance of being involved in such a fire? I
like the idea, but just because it improves safety does not mean it
should be mandated. Why not just ban outlets in bedrooms? That'd
improve safety too.