Do garage outlets need to be arc fault protected?

The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the protection of an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) for 15 and 20 amp circuits in all newly built residential areas, but they are not needed in bathrooms, garages, or outdoor areas.

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Why do GFCI outlets go bad?
There are three ways in which a GFCI can fail. The first way it can fail is that it won't trip when you push the test button, the second is that the trip button stays out, and the third is that the button trips out.
Do garage lights need arc fault protection?
Even though those outlets are not required to be AFCI protected, bathroom, kitchen, and garage lighting can be connected to those circuits.
Are outlet covers a fire hazard?
It's a good idea to check for loose–fitting plugs in electrical outlets. ... If you have young children in the home, make sure the unused outlets are covered. Plugs should never be forced into outlets.
How far apart should outlets be in a garage?
The general rules for spacing inside of a residence are that any wall over 2' needs an outlet from any door and every 12'. As far as spacing goes, I try to make them look like a switch box in the garage.
Does a range hood need to be GFCI protected?
The change in 210.8(A)(7) requires all 15- and 20-ampere, 125V receptacles installed within six feet of the outside edge of the sink to be protected. All 15- and 20-ampere, 125V receptacles within six feet of the sink must be protected.
Does temporary lighting need to be GFCI protected?
The receptacle may or may not be labeled lighting circuit only, as most construction sites use cord and plug connected temporary lighting stringers which are being plugged into a receptacle. Is that correct? If the construction site lighting is hard wired, there is no need for a ground fault circuit interrupter.

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Do garage outlets need to be arc fault protected?

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RELATED QUESTIONS

Why do GFCI outlets go bad?

Do garage lights need arc fault protection?

Are outlet covers a fire hazard?

How far apart should outlets be in a garage?

Does a range hood need to be GFCI protected?

Does temporary lighting need to be GFCI protected?