MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today introduced its new SmartlockPro ® Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Receptacle offering protection from arc- ...

The SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit (OBC) AFCI receptacle offers protection from arc faults that may lead to electrical fires resulting from damage in branch circuit wiring as well as extensions to ...

An important new requirement of the National Electrical Code® (NEC) will help prevent the likelihood of home electrical fires due to arc-faults. The NEC now mandates ...

Protect against arc faults at both the breaker and receptacle level Ground termination with backwire clamp Tri-combo head terminal and mounting screw These AFCI receptacles protect against arc faults ...

New Electrical Safety Requirement: AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets This section requires that all replacement receptacles be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected. This means that if ...

Here are a fewtips from Steve Campolo, Leviton’s vice president of Codes, Standards & Compliance, on preventing electrical fires in your home. Don’t make these mistakes: 1. You are using extension ...

Residential electrical branch circuit breakers incorporate electronic and electrical technology in Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters that can turn off power to prevent fires if arcing occurs. This ...