ARC -FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS

 

Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) detect the kind of dangerous electrical arcing that can occur and can start fires.   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc-fault_circuit_interrupter

Be sure all electrical equipment bears the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label.

AFCI Safety

AFCIS: Emerging Technology Solutions for Fires Resulting from Electrical Arcing - International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

AFCI_scenarios 020502.PDF