I thought this was over but I have to share this story with you all because it's gotten to the point where it's become ridicuously sad and funny at the same time. After being ticked off for having to make a 2 hour (round trip) to make this correction, the homeowner's daughter called me two days later and said that they haven't had hot water since I was there. The homeowner is elderly with a caretaker who barely speaks English. So, you guessed it - I had to make another 2 hour trip backto reset the breaker that
I inadvertantly left off.:rant:
Anyway, as I mentioned, I sent a letter with photos of what I did to correct the violation to the EI. Here's an excerpt from that letter :
Please be advised, I have re-identified the white wire with a blue permanent marker in the circuit breaker panel, disconnect box and water heater wiring compartment in accordance with section 200.7C of the NEC (see attached photos). Please feel free to re-inspect at your convenience. Be advised the homeowner is an elderly woman but has a live in caretaker so, someone is there 24/7. However, it would be helpful if you could notify her daughter, Mrs. XXXXXXXXXX (123-456-7890) as to when you are scheduled to re-inspect so she can inform the caretaker as to when to expect you.
I get a message on my answering machine from a clerk at the bldg. dept. stating that
We read your letter but we still have to come back and re-inspect. Please call us.
Now, in all fairness I have to ask, is this just a NJ thing or am I legitimately getting my chops busted ? :? What part of "please feel free to re-inspect at your convenience" aren't they understanding ? What part of "someone is there 24/7" aren't they understanding ? What part of "could you notify the HO's daughter" aren't they understanding". Why don't they just drive by, knock on the door, go in and re-inspect ? My gripe is not with the EI. I'm griping at the process.
And you wonder why EI's get a bad rap.