Is there a time limitation that an inspector has to notify a failed inspection?

Little Bill said:
How would you put a nail plate on the side that already has drywall on it?
What if the wall was in a basement with the back of the wall cinder block?
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You can’t. I didn’t say that.
The block wall scenario is irrelevant to this situation.
In this case, (I think) the hole was bored within 1-1/4” of the wall that’s covered. That’s a violation. The correct process would be to bore the hole so that the covered side is at least 1-1/4” from that wall and install nail plates on the open side.

In other words, if you bore a hole in a location that would require a nail plate, but there’s no way to install one, you’re screwed. 😂
 
retirede said:
You can’t. I didn’t say that.
The block wall scenario is irrelevant to this situation.
In this case, (I think) the hole was bored within 1-1/4” of the wall that’s covered. That’s a violation. The correct process would be to bore the hole so that the covered side is at least 1-1/4” from that wall and install nail plates on the open side.

In other words, if you bore a hole in a location that would require a nail plate, but there’s no way to install one, you’re screwed. 😂
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I didn't quote you, it was a general question to all.
OP never said what the back of the wall was. It could have been in a basement with a block wall. That's the only place I could think of that had only 3" studs.
 
Strathead said:
If you are having an ELECTRICAL inspection then if there isn't a responsible electrical representative on site I am of the opinion that is on the Electrical Contractor, not the overall contractor.
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That's really kind of beside the point. The point was how does an inspector come, fail a rough inspection, and the GC doesn't know that and starts closing up the walls? GC has a responsibility to confirm all the roughs have passed before closing up the walls. It could have been plumbing not electrical.

If it's a general building permit I'm assuming the GC calls for the inspection. Sure, it would certainly be wise to tell the electrician what the inspection schedule is and have them there so they can discuss directly with the inspector. (Also how can the electrical contractor be responsible if the GC doesn't tell them?) But how does that relate to the GC not knowing the inspection failed? How does the GC think the inspection passed when it didn't?

Did the inspector sign off the electrical rough line on the job card and then send a correction notice by email later? Or did the GC just not look at the job card? Is it an online approval system? Like... how did this actually happen?
 
jaggedben said:
That's really kind of beside the point. The point was how does an inspector come, fail a rough inspection, and the GC doesn't know that and starts closing up the walls? GC has a responsibility to confirm all the roughs have passed before closing up the walls. It could have been plumbing not electrical.

If it's a general building permit I'm assuming the GC calls for the inspection. Sure, it would certainly be wise to tell the electrician what the inspection schedule is and have them there so they can discuss directly with the inspector. (Also how can the electrical contractor be responsible if the GC doesn't tell them?) But how does that relate to the GC not knowing the inspection failed? How does the GC think the inspection passed when it didn't?

Did the inspector sign off the electrical rough line on the job card and then send a correction notice by email later? Or did the GC just not look at the job card? Is it an online approval system? Like... how did this actually happen?
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It is different county by county here, but in most, the Electrical Contractor pulls his own permits. We also are the only ones allowed to call for an inspection on that permit. While the GC SHOULD be on top of it, if I tell them I am calling for an inspection Friday and I don't tell them Monday, that I failed, that gives them plenty of wiggle room. I work commercial, health care, institutional, so the attention to detail is much higher, but our company would never let an electrical inspection go without ensuring that a competent person was there for the inspector.
 
I would think I as a Contractor Would want an affirmative pass before moving ahead with closing the wall. An Absence of a failed inspection is not the same as a passed inspection and only opens the door to the issue the OP is complaining about. Here if a permit is issued (really required for that level of work) the permit would require a signature of the inspector for the various trades prior to closing a wall (insulation, electrical, plumbing, framing, etc.).
 
You always have to use nail plates on a 2 x 3 wall. Can't avoid that. If it is an existing wall and one side has wall finish then it would be the inspectors call on what to do.

I would thing adding wiring to a 2 x 3 wall with finish on one side is creating a violation.

The only fix may be to strip the finish and add nail plates or strip one side and fur the wall out.

The electrician is on the hook for this. he should have been onsite for the inspection or designated someone else to be there
 
Eddie702 said:
I would thing adding wiring to a 2 x 3 wall with finish on one side is creating a violation.

The only fix may be to strip the finish and add nail plates or strip one side and fur the wall out.
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Why couldn’t you bore the holes so that they’re at least 1-1/4” from the finished side and put a nail plate on the open side?
 
Eddie702 said:
You always have to use nail plates on a 2 x 3 wall. Can't avoid that. If it is an existing wall and one side has wall finish then it would be the inspectors call on what to do.

I would thing adding wiring to a 2 x 3 wall with finish on one side is creating a violation.

The only fix may be to strip the finish and add nail plates or strip one side and fur the wall out.

The electrician is on the hook for this. he should have been onsite for the inspection or designated someone else to be there
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I would just get creative. I would try bending strips of proper thickness metal in an L to give it a "tab" that can be hit with my Klein lineman hammer, and just drive them in between the stud and the sheetrock. DONE!
 
Strathead said:
I would just get creative. I would try bending strips of proper thickness metal in an L to give it a "tab" that can be hit with my Klein lineman hammer, and just drive them in between the stud and the sheetrock. DONE!
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@infinity post #22 has the solution for a finished wall side the hole drilled to close to. It can be installed even if wire is in place already. Nothing homemade needed.
 
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