AFCI/GFCI Outlets
AFCI/GFCI outlets, or ground fault circuit interrupters, protect against the risk of electrical shock. AFCI/GFCI outlet installation provides an inexpensive solution to preventing electrical shock and offers the added bonus of bringing your home up to modern building code standards. Infinity Electrical and Inspection will help keep your family safe by performing your AFCI/GFCI outlet installations and replacements.
What is a AFCI/GFCI Outlet?
GFCI outlets are required in areas like kitchens, bathrooms and garages, where the risk of electrical shock is greatest. GFCIs can be identified by the “test” and “reset” buttons located on the receptacle. These outlets help protect you from electrical hazards by monitoring the amount of electricity flowing in a circuit. The moment the outlet detects an imbalance in the flow of electricity, the GFCI cuts off power to the outlet.
GFCI outlets are required in:
- Spa and pool areas since 1971
- Your home’s exterior since 1973
- Bathrooms since 1975
- Garages since 1978
- Kitchen countertops since 1987
- Crawlspaces and unfinished basements since 1990
- Wet bars since 1993
- Laundry and utility sinks since 2005