Does it really matter ? , opinions only please

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mpd said:
I think as an inspector you can get yourself in trouble when you start deciding what to enforce and not to enforce, I feel as an inspector once you start letting contractors slide on certain code issues, everytime you fail them they are going to be on the phone asking for a break, IMO it is your job to enforce the NEC as written including any local adoptions, as an inspector your hands are tied.
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The chief of my departments point was this:
Take his example of the NM in the aboveground nonmet liquidtite AC whip.
Does 334.12 or any other NEC article clearly state that as a violation ?

If your answer is no, then there is ambiguity. A judgment call is needed. He is urging us to approve the contractors installation if we don't believe that it would create an actual safety problem.

The 25 foot rule of 210.63 is a different story. It's not ambiguous. I'm just venting it as a pet peeve of mine.

David
 
georgestolz said:
  • Adamant enforcement of 210.52, and interpretations that expand it even further.
  • The dedicated hood versus the 210.23-governed microwave
  • 225.32
  • Bushings on PVC MA's.
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I don't like the way alot of inspectors handle 210.52 or 210.23 either.

For #3, I'm assuming your application of 225.32 is to the detached garage or little outbuilding. I think another exception could be included for 225.32 that would cover residential outbuildings.

Your #4, I don't really have an opinion about.

David
 
david

I agree with you there are many code sections that are not going to effect the saftey of the job, but as an inspector if it is a violation you have no other choice but to fail the job
 
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