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wrobotronic

wrobotronic

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Hi All,
I was wondering if you all would still be helpful to me if I took an inspector position. I know the code fairly well, but not near as well as some of you and may require some help on things. I wish to be a fair and knowledgeable EI and want to bring the installer side into account when doing inspections. My goal is to tear down the wall between EIs and ECs.
As ALWAYS THANK YOU!!
 
Its been my understanding that one of our main goals is to assist you with that endeavor.
 
Comunication & being able to teach is critical -- you will find there are many ways to be compliant so keep an open mind before judgement on issues -- good luck
 
wrobotronic said:
Hi All,
I was wondering if you all would still be helpful to me if I took an inspector position. I know the code fairly well, but not near as well as some of you and may require some help on things. I wish to be a fair and knowledgeable EI and want to bring the installer side into account when doing inspections. My goal is to tear down the wall between EIs and ECs.
As ALWAYS THANK YOU!!
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Good lord yes! I wish more inspectors would participate here.
 
If I were an inspector, I think the toughest part for me would be figuring out which of the following totally unrelated paths to follow to do my job as best I can.

1) Common Sense

2) The NEC

3) Color blind electrical theory

4) Past practices proven safe over decades

5) AFCI's
 
K8MHZ said:
If I were an inspector, I think the toughest part for me would be figuring out which of the following totally unrelated paths to follow to do my job as best I can.

1) Common Sense

2) The NEC

3) Color blind electrical theory

4) Past practices proven safe over decades

5) AFCI's
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:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Welcome and as some knowledgeable guys answer you questions, feel free to correct any of my many mis interpretation s.

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wrobotronic said:
Hi All,
I was wondering if you all would still be helpful to me if I took an inspector position. I know the code fairly well, but not near as well as some of you and may require some help on things. I wish to be a fair and knowledgeable EI and want to bring the installer side into account when doing inspections. My goal is to tear down the wall between EIs and ECs.
As ALWAYS THANK YOU!!
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I think your goal as an inspector should be solely to inspect the installation to determine if the installation meets whatever requirements you are inspecting against. If it meets the requirements - it passes. If it does not meet the requirements - it does not pass. That's all you should be doing IMO.
 
K8MHZ said:
If I were an inspector, I think the toughest part for me would be figuring out which of the following totally unrelated paths to follow to do my job as best I can.

1) Common Sense

2) The NEC

3) Color blind electrical theory

4) Past practices proven safe over decades

5) AFCI's
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The only things that matter are whatever codes are legally required to be followed if he is working directly or indirectly for a governmental agency.
 
petersonra said:
The only things that matter are whatever codes are legally required to be followed if he is working directly or indirectly for a governmental agency.
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If only life were that simple.

I agree in spirit. I hate shirt pocket rules. At some point any inspector has to make a judgement call. That's why there is room for appeal.
 
wrobotronic said:
Hi All,
I was wondering if you all would still be helpful to me if I took an inspector position. I know the code fairly well, but not near as well as some of you and may require some help on things. I wish to be a fair and knowledgeable EI and want to bring the installer side into account when doing inspections. My goal is to tear down the wall between EIs and ECs.
As ALWAYS THANK YOU!!
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In a lot of jurisdictions you would be required to hold certifications as a Residential and/or Commercial Electrical Inspector. The International Code Council (ICC) provides testing for the certifications along with one for Electrical Plans Examiner. The ICC also provides testing for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy, etc. You can find out more at www.iccsafe.org.

The Residential Electrical Inspector certification test is based on the electrical section of the International Residential Code book and that is based on the NEC.

You will need to check with the building departments in your area to see what their requirements are.
 
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