My favorite Inspector Statements

[CopperTone]

Here are a few of my favorite bull crap things inspectors have said to me in the past when inspecting - none of which could be backed up by written code - national, state, or local. You guys have any?

"We like to see it done this way" - we? it's only you and me here sir and I certainly don't like to see it done that way.

"We want to see it like this" - again - who are WE?

"Its not me its the building inspector" - so, now he is the electrical inspector? why are you here then?

"I prefer you do it like this" - I prefer we stick to the book

"If it were me - I'd do it like this" -well sir I am not you

And my favorite

"if you want to work in this town, your gonna do it my way"

-my response "REALLY! REALLY? are you the sheriff in this town too?'

All of these dumb things were followed up by me saying - well sir if you can give me a code reference I' be happy to review it and comply with it. If it is a local code you must have it as a written policy so can you please call your office and have it faxed to my office and we will comply with it. Otherwise I have other places to be. Good Day Sir.

I haven't seen the works "like", "prefer", and "want" in the code book yet. Maybe one of you has a code reference.

I should add that most all the inspectors I deal with in my area are very nice, smart, and fair to deal with.

 

[480sparky]

"If it was my house, I would."

 

[LarryFine]

I should add that most all the inspectors I deal with in my area are very nice, smart, and fair to deal with.

Wise addition.

 

[Rewire]

My favorite when asked for code reference is "well its in their somewere"

 

[cadpoint]

It doesn't matter that I wasn't here two days ago at 2 PM,(he said) you've still failed, today present tense ...

 

[ishium 80439]

"Can you give me a code reference?"

"XXX.XX"

"Well that says my installation is compliant"

"That's not the way I interpret it."

 

[480sparky]

"Can you give me a code reference?"

"XXX.XX"

"Well that says my installation is compiant"

"That's not the way I interpret it."

Reply: "Inspectors don't interpret codes. AHJs do."

 

[cadpoint]

A little off thread,

My inspector is killing me, cause the owner is talking to inspector!

 

[Dnkldorf]

My Favorite?

"I know you guys didn't do that, you want more work?"

Response= sure

 

[cowboyjwc]

Mine are all contractor ones;

"They don't make us do that in _________"

"I've been doing this for _______(usually 30) years and this is the first time I've ever been called on this."

"So and so said it was ok" "then why didn't so and so sign it?"

"why didn't you tell me that before I started?" "You didn't call me before you started."

"Why do I need to do a load calc if I'm only adding a garage?" "It's a 2000 sq ft garage with a wood shop in it."

 

[CopperTone]

My Favorite?

"I know you guys didn't do that, you want more work?"

Response= sure

I've gotten that one a few times - my favorite too - a little shady but - heck it had to be fixed might as well be us.

I had one inspector who wouldn't get out of his car - asked me to bring the permit to him to sign. That was a little weird. Drive through service.

 

[Rewire]

I've gotten that one a few times - my favorite too - a little shady but - heck it had to be fixed might as well be us.

I had one inspector who wouldn't get out of his car - asked me to bring the permit to him to sign. That was a little weird. Drive through service.

sound like a jersey inspector

 

[bphgravity]

Here are some of my favorites:

"You did a real nice job, keep up the good work."

"Sure, I can come back in a couple hours when your done."

"Yes, I am happy to explain what this code section is requiring."

"No, there won't be a fee this time."

"Of course they sell that OR Of course they make that."

"I am sorry you have being doing it wrong for 25 years."

"Are you sure they don't make you do that in that other jurisdiction?"

"Yes, I am aware you are friends with the City Manager."

"No, I can't accept that gift card for Outback, but thanks anyway."

"Be safe, and take care."

"Let me know if there is anything I can help you guys with."

"Sure, here's my cell phone."

"No, I don't mind coming by at lunch time, OR, sure, I can be there at 6:30AM, OR, I will see what I can do to come after hours to make the inspection."

"I am sorry you didn't have one on your truck, but that's what is required."

"I know you would rather do it like that, but that is not what the approved plans indicate."

"Perhaps you should keep a closer eye on your helpers."

Oh, but you all quickly forget these statements and can only focus on the negative. Sorry, I don't buy it...

 

[Fulthrotl]

I had one inspector who wouldn't get out of his car - asked me to bring the permit to him to sign. That was a little weird. Drive through service.

can he come inspect my jobs? i'll pay mileage.

 

[RooKie12]

LOL good ones

" I don't know who put that in like that "

" My helper must have done it "

" my ditch is 16" deep that's ok isn't it? "

" Ole you need to see the connections? "

" I didn't think I needed a permit for this "

" you mean my boss don't have a permit? "

We hear a bunch of crap also lol it gos both ways

 

[Mr.Sparkle]

My Favorite Inspector Statements:

My Favorite Inspector Statements:

"Here you go." (Hands me white sticker) :smile:

It's strange because I also hate the same exact statement presented in a different manner:

"Here you go." (Hands me orange sticker)

See what I mean?:-?

 

[jaylectricity]

Following the lead of bphgravity I get these a lot:

Jay, you do good work but you missed this one thing.

You need to change this, just call me after you did it and tell me that you did it and you're all set.

I'll sign your card now, just make sure that you fix that problem.

 

[480sparky]

Actually, to answer the OPs question literally, my favorite inspector's statement is this:

"Looks good."

 

[CopperTone]

Here are some of my favorites:

"You did a real nice job, keep up the good work."

"Sure, I can come back in a couple hours when your done."

"Yes, I am happy to explain what this code section is requiring."

"No, there won't be a fee this time."

"Of course they sell that OR Of course they make that."

"I am sorry you have being doing it wrong for 25 years."

"Are you sure they don't make you do that in that other jurisdiction?"

"Yes, I am aware you are friends with the City Manager."

"No, I can't accept that gift card for Outback, but thanks anyway."

"Be safe, and take care."

"Let me know if there is anything I can help you guys with."

"Sure, here's my cell phone."

"No, I don't mind coming by at lunch time, OR, sure, I can be there at 6:30AM, OR, I will see what I can do to come after hours to make the inspection."

"I am sorry you didn't have one on your truck, but that's what is required."

"I know you would rather do it like that, but that is not what the approved plans indicate."

"Perhaps you should keep a closer eye on your helpers."

Oh, but you all quickly forget these statements and can only focus on the negative. Sorry, I don't buy it...

No - we didn't forget - that is just for another thread - why don't you start that one? - If anyone here is offended at the OP - maybe you have tried to use one of those lines and don't like to be called on it. just poking a little harmless fun here - lighten up cowboy.

The favorite quotes on the other side are when an EC did something wrong and the inspector called them on it and the EC gave them some lame excuse - the point of the OP is to point out bull crap stuff just made up by inspectors.

 

[George Stolz]

Or, we can get back to work. ECs antagonizing EIs, and vice versa, is not what we're about here.

Plumbers are fair game.