A combination type arc fault circuit interrupter is a device that offers mitigation of high current arcing faults in the complete circuit, including connected cords. In addition it provides direct detection of persistent low current arcing faults down to 5 Amp with associated mitigation of fire hazards in the cords connected to the outlets. High current arcing faults can occur from line to neutral or line to ground. These arcing faults are in parallel with the load and produce the most energy of all arcing faults. The current level of low current arcing faults is limited by the load.