lily89•1d ago

Stumbled on a stat about AFCI breakers that surprised me

I was reading through the 2023 NEC code book at my local supply house and found out that nearly 40% of house fires starting in bedrooms are linked to older wiring that isn't AFCI protected. I always knew arc faults were a thing but that number felt way higher than I expected. Has anyone else run into homeowners pushing back on the extra cost for these breakers even after hearing stats like that?

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nancy_green23h ago

Marketing angle to sell expensive breakers.

anthony_wells1d ago

I remember reading somewhere that AFCI breakers were a big part of why newer homes have fewer electrical fires, but the 40% number sounds about right from what electricians have told me.