What Others Are Saying

"The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) urges that arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) technology be installed in all new and existing housing to protect homes and families from fires caused by electrical arcing.” Brett Brenner, President, ESFI

"The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) submitted comments to legislative committees in Michigan and South Carolina , urging them to retain requirements for AFCI protection of bedroom receptacles in their state electrical codes. Cost cutting pressure from homebuilders' association in both states led to code proposals to delete AFCI protection required by the National Electrical Code, when constructing new homes" NECA Contractors Code Letter

"CPSC has identified arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) technology as an effective means of preventing fires caused by electrical wiring faults in homes" - U.S. Fire Administration

"The National Association State Fire Marshals (NASFM) strongly supports the broad adoption of AFCI technology through national, state, and local building codes. AFCI's are the most welcome addition to fire prevention in decades. AFCI's promise to save hundreds of lives every year"
John C. Dean, President, NASFM

"The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) strongly encourages its members to educate all of their clients about the life and property saving benefits of AFCI technology, especially those clients considering the purchase of a home more than 20 years old"
Mallory Anderson, Executive Director