Re: Light switch location
Ryan
I understand how one may feel about an inspector missing some item during a roughing, making the contractor not responsible for the requirement at the final, but I do not agree with that thought.
An inspector spends a very small proportion of time at the job compared to the installer, and cannot be accountable for every item that is 'not' installed. Maybe that wall space was added? The contractor is ultimately responsible and should be aware of the codes as well as the inspectors.
As you know, I have started an inspection company - prior to that I have been in the industry almost 30 years, the last 16 years as an electrical contractor.
I have always tried to stay on top of the code, and it has been my best weapon against those inspectors who want it their way. It has also helped to keep me in the position of passing my finals.
My very short experience has shown me that there are some contractors who will fail inspections with the idea that the inspector is laying the job out for him so he does not have to open his code book, as a matter of fact most of them have never owned a code book.
I was taught that as an electrical contractor, I am ultimately responsible for the job, and I feel that way as an inspector as well.
Pierre