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A newly installed 20 A, 120 V duplex receptacle in a residential kitchen requires arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection. Which specific CEC Rule mandates this requirement for kitchen receptacles?

Rule 26-704(1) of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) specifically mandates AFCI protection for 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed in kitchens in dwelling units

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Question: A newly installed 20 A, 120 V duplex receptacle in a residential kitchen requires arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection. Which specific CEC Rule mandates this requirement for kitchen receptacles?

Answer options: ✅ Rule 26-704(1)

  • Rule 26-710(j)
  • Rule 26-712(c)
  • Rule 26-722(a)

Correct answer: Rule 26-704(1)

Explanation: Rule 26-704(1) of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) specifically mandates AFCI protection for 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed in kitchens in dwelling units. Other rules listed pertain to other receptacle requirements or locations, not AFCI in kitchens.

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