The Proper Use of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) - a PDH Online Course for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors

The Proper Use of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

Course Outline

This 2-hour online course gives the rules, regulations and guidelines used to determine when it is required to use Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) and how to properly employ them. It will also introduce the student to breaking developments in power controller and circuit breaker technology.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Have a better understanding of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Theory;
Understand the electrical causes of household fires;
Understand the National Electrical Code Requirements for using AFCIs;
Understand the limits of AFCIs;
Understand the difference between AFCIs, GFCIs and standard circuit breakers; and
Understand the proper use of AFCIs in branch circuits for bedrooms.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for Architects, Engineers and other professionals involved in the specification and installation of circuit protection devices for residential and commercial structures.

Course Introduction

This online course gives the rules, regulations and guidelines used to determine when it is required to use Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) and how to properly employ them. The course is divided into five (5) sections as listed below:

Section 1 - What is an AFCI?
Section 2 - Why do we need AFCIs?
Section 3 - The new National Electrical Code Requirements for AFCIs
Section 4 - Arc Fault Theory
Section 5 - Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) Type and Performance
Section 6 - Links and References

Course Content

The course content is in the following PDF file:

The Proper Use of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

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Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.