Some electrical devices that can be installed at home without an electrical box include: Wall-mounted heaters. These are a type of zone heating that are cheaper and easier to install. Over the past few years, our family has been conscientious about what we buy and. Anyway, the code essentially says AFCI is required for all 120v, single phase, 15-20 amp circuits in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, closets, laundry, etc. It appears to not require it for bathrooms and I have read some recommendations that refrigerators should not have AFCI breakers. Many smaller or portable appliances do not require dedicated circuits and are designed to operate on shared household circuits.