the present invention is directed to an electrical wiring protection device that includes a housing assembly having at least one line terminal and at least one load terminal partially disposed therein . a first conductive path is electrically coupled to the at least one line terminal . a second conductive path is electrically coupled to the at least one load terminal , the second conductive path being connected to the first conductive path in a reset state . a fault detection circuit is coupled to the first conductive path . the fault detection circuit is configured to generate a fault detection signal in response to detecting at least one fault condition . a wiring state detection circuit is coupled to the first conductive path . the wiring state detection circuit selectively provides a wiring state detection signal when the at least one line terminal is coupled to a source of ac power , and not providing the wiring state detection signal otherwise . an actuator assembly is configured to provide an actuation stimulus in response to the fault detection signal or the wiring state detection signal . a circuit interrupter is coupled to the actuator assembly . the circuit interrupter is configured to disconnect the first conductive path and the second conductive path in response to the actuation stimulus .