An existing dwelling unit is undergoing a renovation that includes adding a new 20-ampere branch circuit for a laundry area. According to NEC 2026, which of the following best describes the AFCI protection requirement for this new circuit?
The entire circuit must be protected by a listed combination-type AFCI or an outlet branch-circuit type AFCI at the first receptacle outlet.
Only the first receptacle outlet on the circuit requires AFCI protection.
AFCI protection is not required for laundry areas in dwelling units.
A listed series-type AFCI device is permitted for this application.
The correct answer is located in the National Electrical Code Section XXX.XX(Y)(Z). Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident.
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam.