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Leviton AFRBF Professional Grade Blank-Face Outlet, Tamper-Resistant AFCI Branch Circuit

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Leviton AFRBF Professional Grade Blank-Face Outlet, Tamper-Resistant AFCI Branch Circuit

The Leviton AFRBF Blank-Face Outlet is a Professional Grade device engineered to deliver Branch Circuit Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection at locations where a standard receptacle face is not required. Featuring Leviton's Tamper-Resistant safety technology, this AFCI device monitors the branch circuit wiring for dangerous arcing conditions and interrupts power before a fire hazard can develop. Designed for professional electricians and code-driven installations, the AFRBF series provides reliable arc-fault protection behind a solid blank cover for junction boxes, panels, and other locations that do not need an accessible outlet. This configuration lets contractors extend AFCI coverage to portions of a branch circuit that terminate at a splice, a fixture whip, or an enclosed junction box rather than at a wall receptacle.

Key Features

  • Blank-Face Design: Provides Branch Circuit AFCI protection without an accessible receptacle opening, ideal for junction boxes and enclosed wiring locations.
  • Professional Grade Construction: Built to Leviton's Professional Grade standard for dependable long-term performance in demanding electrical installations.
  • Tamper-Resistant Technology: Incorporates Leviton's Tamper-Resistant safety feature as part of the device's protective design.
  • Branch Circuit AFCI Protection: Continuously monitors the branch circuit for arc-fault conditions and interrupts power to help prevent electrical fires.
  • Code-Driven Application: Supports installations that require arc-fault protection at points in the branch circuit without a receptacle outlet.
  • Blank Cover Compatibility: Installs behind a solid faceplate, keeping the device concealed while still delivering active circuit protection.
  • Leviton Reliability: Manufactured by Leviton, a recognized name in professional-grade wiring devices and circuit protection solutions.

Technical Specifications

  • List Batch: LEV-20260730

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Branch Circuit Wiring
  • Junction Boxes and Enclosed Wiring Locations Requiring AFCI Protection
  • Panelboard and Load Center Circuit Protection
  • Code-Compliant Arc-Fault Protection Upgrades
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Installations
  • Concealed Splice and Fixture Whip Locations Needing Arc-Fault Coverage

Why Leviton?

Leviton is a trusted manufacturer of Professional Grade wiring devices, and the AFRBF Blank-Face Outlet reflects that standard with Tamper-Resistant, Branch Circuit AFCI protection built for demanding professional installations. Choosing Leviton means specifying a device engineered for reliable, code-compliant arc-fault protection in locations that call for a solid, blank-face solution rather than a standard receptacle. For electricians and specifiers who need dependable branch circuit protection without sacrificing a finished, concealed appearance, the Leviton AFRBF delivers Professional Grade performance backed by Leviton's reputation in the electrical wiring device industry.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Blank-Face AFCI Receptacle
Connection Type:
Branch Circuit
Amperage Rating:
20A
Voltage Rating:
125V
Product Color:
White
Device Type:
Tamper-Resistant
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets

Leviton AFRBF-W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a blank-face AFCI outlet and when would I use one instead of an AFCI receptacle?
The Leviton AFRBF is an arc-fault circuit interrupter device with no receptacle openings on the face. It protects the branch circuit downstream but gives you nowhere to plug in, so it's used where the circuit terminates at a splice, a fixture whip, or an enclosed junction box rather than at a wall outlet. If the location actually needs a usable outlet, you want a standard AFCI receptacle instead. The AFRBF sits behind a solid blank faceplate and stays concealed while still protecting the run.
2) Does the Leviton AFRBF protect everything downstream or just at the device?
It's a branch circuit AFCI, so it monitors the branch circuit wiring for arcing and cuts power when it detects a fault. Wire it as the first device on the circuit and the protection carries to the downstream wiring and loads. Wired at the end of a run it protects nothing beyond itself.
3) What color is the Leviton AFRBF-W and what cover plate does it take?
The AFRBF-W is white. Because there's no outlet face, it installs behind a solid blank faceplate rather than a duplex or decora opening, so order a blank plate in a matching finish with the device.
4) Can I use the Leviton AFRBF to add arc-fault protection to an existing circuit without changing the breaker?
That's the intended use. Instead of swapping in an AFCI breaker at the panel, the AFRBF is installed at a point in the branch circuit and protects the wiring from there forward, which suits renovation and code-upgrade work where the panel is full or the breaker type isn't available. It needs a box at that location and a blank cover over it.
5) Is the Leviton AFRBF tamper-resistant, and does that matter if there's no plug opening?
Leviton lists the AFRBF as Tamper-Resistant as part of its device type. On a blank-face unit there are no slots to insert an object into anyway, so the practical value is that the device meets Leviton's tamper-resistant product standard for jurisdictions and specs that call for TR devices on the circuit.
6) What is the exact part number for the white Leviton blank-face AFCI?
The manufacturer part number is AFRBF-W, the white version of Leviton's AFRBF Professional Grade blank-face branch circuit AFCI, rated 20A 125V.
How fast can I get the Leviton AFRBF-W delivered?
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Does the Leviton AFRBF-W come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Leviton AFRBF-W is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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