N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 210.12: Section 210.12(A)

Section 210.12(A) – Retitle the “Exception” in 210.12(A) “Exception No. 1” and add a new Exception, “Exception No. 2”, immediately following which reads:

Exception No. 2: AFCI protection shall not be required for the following outlets in multifamily dwellings greater than 3 stories:

a) In kitchens, all receptacle outlets.

b) In laundry areas, all receptacle outlets supplying laundry equipment such as washers, dryers and leak-detection equipment. This exception does not apply to convenience outlets in laundry areas that may supply irons, steamers or similar appliances.