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It depends on which direction you are facing. Had I been on the other side there would be no missing KO. Odds are 50-50 that even if I were performing an inspection I would miss the missing KO.
 
Does an outlet with a metal box and metal face plate have to meet the same requirements as a switch, 404.9 (b)?

I'm starting to run into this plug instead of a disconnecting switch here, I'm being told it's in case the power goes off they can plug the furnace into a portable generator by way of an extension cord. Are you letting them install it with a duplex receptacle?

Hopefully it a 12/g or larger extension cord.
 
Plugging into a generator is a good idea, had not thought of that. But shouldn’t it have a proper faceplate?
 
The stairs are temporary but this is supposed to be the final location of the stairs. I asked the owner why the window is where it is. She said that the window is per plan. I said that it's a poor location and she said that she wanted to move it around the corner but the inspector wouldn't allow that unless the plans were redrawn along with new engineering. The expense and time delay convinced her to grin and bear it.

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Bad window placement or stair placement!

Shouldn't the OSB sheeting go over the rim as a full sheet and not be pieced in?
 
Pcinspector1 said:
Does an outlet with a metal box and metal face plate have to meet the same requirements as a switch, 404.9 (b)?

I'm starting to run into this plug instead of a disconnecting switch here, I'm being told it's in case the power goes off they can plug the furnace into a portable generator by way of an extension cord. Are you letting them install it with a duplex receptacle?

Hopefully it a 12/g or larger extension cord.
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The metal box does need to be grounded. The generator and furnace story is a new excuse. Is there a reason to disallow a duplex receptacle?
 
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Is there a reason to disallow a duplex receptacle?
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Yes, but maybe does not apply here. If you have two appliances close together, and each requires a dedicated circuit, if its a duplex outlet its possible both could be plugged into the same circuit. With two single outlets theres a better chance of correct connection.
 
e hilton said:
Yes, but maybe does not apply here. If you have two appliances close together, and each requires a dedicated circuit, if its a duplex outlet its possible both could be plugged into the same circuit. With two single outlets theres a better chance of correct connection.
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These are small closets with a furnace and maybe a condensate pump but nothing more.
 
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I wish I knew where I could apply for this pension you continue to mention, thirty years with the same outfit......shirley I would qualify.......;);)
 
I had to tell the contractor to use the water main as an electrode.

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Then I had to tell him how..

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They why I posted the question, if not dedicated the duplex could and most likely be used for somrthin else in the closet like a condensation pump or dehumidifier on the furnace?
 
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