ninosparkz
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Inspector is questioning if tamper proof recep. are needed in a new office area...
tamper proof rec
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Pierre C Belarge
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This is really electrical 101, and an inspector's knowledge is supposed to be (in my opinion) way beyond electrical 101.
My first question to you is, what code cycle are you referencing?
If you are not referencing the '08, most likely you do not follow the TR reference.
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Or is it possible that this is the office of a health care facility and the inspector was curious. In either case he should at least know where to find it in the book.
Let's not slam inspectors Pierre. :grin:
Pierre C Belarge
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Or is it possible that this is the office of a health care facility and the inspector was curious. In either case he should at least know where to find it in the book.
Sorry Dennis, I am about to go out in the frigid weather because of an inspector.
But...this is still electrical 101.
I won't go further, even though I want to.ninosparkz
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I agree , this is 101,
08' code and it is office space in a warehouse so I don't understand why he is questioning it, that said I thought I must be overlooking something in 08' ...
08' code and it is office space in a warehouse so I don't understand why he is questioning it, that said I thought I must be overlooking something in 08' ...
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
When in doubt it is very appropriate to politely ask for a reference. "Gee, I am not familiar with that code article. Would you please tell me the art. number so I can look it up?" :grin:
electricmanscott
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Why are you saying he is "questioning it"?
Is he asking you if it's required?
Is he asking why you installed TR receptacles?
Yup, that's exactly what I was taught to always do. Ask that in your nicest and most professional manner and see where he goes with it.
What would make him think that the receptacles would need to be tamper proof in a warehouse office?
ceb58
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- Raeford, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Nah, he was going to bring his kids there on days when there was no school and give them the paper clip to play with.Maybe the person in the office has nothing better to do than play with paperclips
Pierre C Belarge
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Who knows, maybe the inspector had some strange ideas, but I was thinking owner. :grin:He the inspector?
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He the owner?
Pierre C Belarge
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Dennis
Things are slow, maybe he is looking for a nice place to keep his kids until times get better.
ninosparkz
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Upon rough inspection he asked about devices and said to me that he would have ťo check if they needed to be TR and would let me know...2 weeks and no word so o guess that he reread the code...any how thanx for input
Do you keep your Code book right next to your copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" ?:grin:
No, I always have one in my truck. And if need be, I can also fire up the laptop.
If I have even the slightest indication that an inspector may 'get the wrong idea', I'll take the time to steer them in the right direction.
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