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What are AFCI Circuit Breakers?

The Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) is an electrical device designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in home electrical wiring. Every year over 40,000 fires are attributed to problems with home electrical wiring systems. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these fires result in over 350 deaths and over 1,400 injuries each year. When arcing faults occur it generates high temperatures that can ignite nearby combustibles such as wood, paper and carpets. Some common causes of damaged wiring that result in arcing faults include:

• Puncturing of wire insulation
• Poorly installed outlets or switches
• Cords caught under furniture or doors
• Wire aging
• Cord exposure to heat or high temperatures

In 49 states an AFCI is required in new house or apartment development, but in Indiana they are not required. The Tabor Law Firm believes that these electrical devices are essential to fire prevention. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a house/apartment fire, contact an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney. At Tabor Law, we will fight for your rights and try to ensure that you are able to recover financially, physically and emotionally. Let Tabor be your partner for your life changing accident, trust Tabor to be your partner for your life changing case.

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Comment (1)

• WP Themes August 4, 2010

  Nice brief and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you for your information.