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Every inspector should carry a screwdriver

jar546

jar546

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For when the electrician does not show up for the inspection:

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I have no problem opening stuff up OR asking the installer to open stuff up to perform inspections.

I carry in my truck:

5 in 1 screw driver

Tape measure

Adjustable wrench

6' ladder

Hand-held mirror

Mirror on an extending pole

Smoke alarm test "stick"

Flashlight

Stapler

Assortment of markers, crayons, tape, and pens

Digital camera

Laptop with air card

Code books
 
Is there a code section that says you can't run NMC in conduit? I understand possible heat issues, etc. but I can't find a code section....
 
Bryan, you forgot your badge and 357, dear!

480sparky,

Does the outlet receptacle fiber washers have to be removed between the box and outlet? 250.146 (a)
 
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don't think romex is approved for wet locations,and that fibre washer is just there to hold the screw for packaging. box should be bonded.
 
beach said:
Is there a code section that says you can't run NMC in conduit? I understand possible heat issues, etc. but I can't find a code section....
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You can run NM cable in a raceway, you just can't run NM cable in a raceway that is in a wet location such as outdoors. ;) :)

Check out 300.9 and 334.12(B)(4)

Chris
 
CODE VIOLATION HINT PICTURE 1: What type of conductors and cables can be installed outdoors?

CODE VIOLATION HINT PICTURE 2: Anyone know how to repair drywall?
 
When do you check for the 1/8" gap max? do you remove random plates at final? And why is it only gyp type products? If you have wood paneling can you have a 1/2" gap?

Crazy guys with rotozips are a pet peeve of mine, but the small bits are 1/8"....I am not gonna fail em for 3/16"....unless someone changes my mind....what is the intent here?
 
Pcinspector1 said:
480sparky,Does the outlet receptacle fiber washers have to be removed between the box and outlet? 250.146 (a)
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Beats me.... I can't tell from the photo.
 
Inspection is visual. If the proper technician is not available to remove cover plates, etc., inspection fails. Call for reinspection when you can be there.
 
There should be no covers present at the rough inspection, so you should be able to see that.

We have local law that requires the electrician to be present for the inspection if there was no rough inspection.
 
JBI said:
Inspection is visual. If the proper technician is not available to remove cover plates, etc., inspection fails. Call for reinspection when you can be there.
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I agree, otherwise it can be trumped up as ... "It wasn't that way when I left it, the inspector must have done something to it." Blah, blah, blah. I think it really has to do with the jurisdiction that you work in, the contractors that you are dealing with. When in doubt, have the workman present and opening up his own work. If he's not there, have them call for a reinspection when he will be there.
 
mmmarvel...

How's the status of your job holding up? I saw where they are up to 624 people laid of in Houston. Even some in tha airport...
 
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