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Thank you for all your replies.Well I guess that's the answer.I started looking at some full size panels and Eaton- Cutler- hammer does make one but it is a surface mount style and mine is flush mounted in Stucco I'm worried making the conversion might be a bit involved.

John,Yes, a sub-panel is part of the original plan,it will be located in a attached garage on a far wall away from the fire rated wall which separates the garage from the living space approximately 52 feet away from where the new service panel will be located. I had originally intended to feed a couple of large antiquated Dewalt radial arm saws,a 5 hp.compressor and misc.power tools but I guess If worse came to worse I could may be pick off some additional circuits from the sub-panel and just back track into the house.And yes,all permits were pulled and all according to code.The house is being completely rebuilt the interior of the home was completely gutted the only thing left standing was the exterior shell.It has been a very long and rough road. thanks again Mark

Thank you Jim, I may just have to look at option.

Jim I considered returning the panel but my big box store does not stock a full size Eaton panel where I can use the AFC's I already have,and I can't return the AFCI's purchased from a HD store closing in 2008. I looked at a Square D 30/40 panel and a Murray 40/40 panel but I would have to purchase all new AFCI's at almost 40.00 ea. the above mentioned panels have a much wider flush mounted foot print.The planning for this project began in '08 at that time the AHJ said AFCI's were only reguired in bed rooms silly me for thinking all things remain the same.Just trying to think of a work around. Any thoughts on leaving out the clothes dryer circuit? Mark

The panel I purchased is Cutler-Hammer 20 space 40 circuit panel I'm trying to use twin style circuit breakers to conserve space.I looked at some in progress new residential construction projects and noticed they are only using AFCI's that serve the bedrooms, but my local AHJ says every thing except circuits protected by GFCI's.I would rather not have to thow away the equipment I already have.My project is a complete rewire and service panel up grade. The only item I can think of leaving out is the clothes dryer since gas is available. Thanks again Mark

Hello all Are Arc fault circuit interrupters required for individual branch circuits such as the dishwasher,garbage disposal,refrigerator,microwave,range hood,forced air unit,A/C unit,and garage door opener? I'm familiar with a bit of the code which states some thing to the effect "in all habitable rooms" including dining rooms,living rooms closets etc.But I can find nothing which details these particular circuits.Also is a electric dryer circuit a mandatory requirement or an optional item? I made the mistake of purchasing a rather small 200 amp service panel together with several combination AFCI's. Sincere thanks Mark