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Using arc-fault circuit interrupters to reduce residential fires.

Authors :
Gregory, George D.
Source :
EC&M Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Nov97, Vol. 96 Issue 11, p60, 6p, 6 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses the application of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) in reducing or preventing residential fires. Definition of AFCI under the proposals for the 1999 US National Electrical Code; Overheating as common cause of fires stemming from electrical equipment; Outline of the function of AFCI to prevent fires due to electrical faults; Requirements for an AFCI.

Subjects

Subjects :
ELECTRIC circuit breakers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00134260
Volume :
96
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
EC&M Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9712052385