I'm a GC in the SF Bay Area. Did not pass final. Inspector said dishwasher and garbage disposer need to be on a "ganged" breaker. Each unit has its own 20 amp circuit. There is no shared neutral. I've never heard of this before. Have I been in the dark?
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They're in a 2-gang box with two separate receptacles. The inspector didn't even look in the sink cabinet.
I know that's the easy thing to do but it's not the right thing to do. I would not argue but insist on a code reference so I "will know for future reference". Not calling an inspector on his errors reinforcces bad decisions.I talked to the electrician. He's going to change the breaker. He says its easier than fighting.
As an inspector, I agree the code section needs to be there if it is going to be enforced. If it is a local requirement, there needs to be documentation of the rule implemented. I learn as much from electrician on the job as anywhere else because of the different products available. We share a common goal of safety and share information equally. Make them show you the rule.
I agree with the last 2 posts. The only problem with doing this (at least in my experience) is that everything slows down (money, job progress, etc.) while waiting for a response from the EI. It's often faster and cheaper to just go ahead and do what he wants (sadly enough).
I talked to the electrician. He's going to change the breaker. He says its easier than fighting.
I wouldn't back down like that. Idiot inspectors win that way.
I wouldn't back down like that. Idiot inspectors win that way.
I agree, there's interpretation allowed by the wording of the NEC and then there's wrong. In the this case the latter applies and the inspector should be informed.
I am not in this field to train inspectors, I am going to take the path of least resistance to get the job done.