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How AFCI work with Load Side Transfer Switch

5 years ago

I just bought a load side transfer switch which I will connect my portable generator to it and can service 10 circuits when grid goes out.

A friend of mine told me I won't be able to get it installed if I go for the permit and inspection, because in the backup mode, I won't have afci protection. He recommends I just don't apply for permit and go with it. I'm worried if I don't get permit, something catches fire, it will void my insurance, but I really don't want to put in too much more money just to be able to use this switch.

Do many people have the same issue with me? Any suggestions?How to get around that requirement?

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formulaross20
5 years ago
Talk with your local inspector before making any assumptions.

My generator hookup back feeds into my main panel via a Square D generator interlock, so all my AFCI's in the main panel still function.
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