FAQ

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Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacle oers a National
Electrical Code
®
(NEC
®
) compliant option for AFCI/
GFCI protection in residential kitchens and laundry
areas for new construction, modifications/extensions
and replacement receptacles. It is also ideal as a
replacement for ungrounded receptacles, satisfying
NEC
®
requirements for both AFCI and GFCI protection.
Leviton’s AGTR1 is rated at 15-Amp, 125-Volt, 20-Amp
Feed-Through. It is Tamper-Resistant, back and side
wired and a self-grounding clip is included.
Material taken from the National Electric Code
®
is reprinted with permission
from NFPA 70
®
, 2023 edition. National Electrical Code
®
, Copyright 2022,
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved.
Revision/New
210.17 Branch Circuit Requirements -
Hotel/Motel and Assisted
Living Facilities
Change Summary
• Assisted living facilities added to list of places that
need to meet the same branch circuit requirements
as dwelling units.
NEC
®
Text
Article 210 Branch Circuits Not Over 1000 Volts ac,
1500 Volts dc, Nominal
210.17 Guest Rooms and Guest Suites.
Guest rooms and guest suites in the following occupancies
that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking
shall have branch circuits installed to meet the rules for
dwelling units:
(1) Hotels
(2) Motels
(3) Assisted living facilities
Informational Note No. 1: See 210.11(C)(2) and 210.52(F),
Exception No. 2, for information on laundry branch circuits and
receptacle outlets.
Informational Note No. 2: See NFPA 101-2021, Life Safety Code,
3.3.198.12 and A.3.3.198.12(5), for the denition of assisted
living facilities
Expert Analysis
A revision has been made to clarify that assisted living
facilities are now included in the list of occupancies,
where guest rooms and guest suites, have the
same branch circuit requirements as dwelling units.
The section was reformatted in a list to add clarity.
Informational Notes were added to provide appropriate
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