Ok. Not being an electrician i didn't know specific connectors existed.
BB ... if you zoom in you can see UL cast/stamped in the side of the bolt. So i assume you mean the correct size? And it look like there are multiple conductors in there. Looks like a hack job.
OK, they went above the code. Nice.
Step all you want, sometimes my ignorance amazes even me.Not trying to step on fingers or toes,.
A homeowner did it. I asked him to move the spit-bolts to the ends of the armor.
You asked him to do that because...............why?
Step all you want, sometimes my ignorance amazes even me.
It happened on a Tuesday. Ya that’s the ticket.....it happened on a Tuesday.
The other end of the armor terminates at a service cabinet. The armor stops at the point where it is clamped. The armor is not allowed to enter the cabinet. The explanation that I was given is that the current will make it to the end of the armor no matter what so that’s where it stops and the bonding bushing takes over.
If that’s true at the service cabinet I reckon it’s also true at the rod.
Do as I say. Just because. I don't have a code reference or mfg installation instructions to back me up but just do as I say anyway because I am the inspector.
Did I tell you that it was on a Tuesday? A guy that can't think outside the box is no better than the jackass you describe. Not everything has been preordained so that you don't have to think about it......just do it like this because that's how you read the code ...that is short sighted....lazy.
I discuss things with a phalanx of engineers. I ask them questions when I see something that is not spelled out in code or manufacturers installation instructions. Because of my inquisitive nature I have caused UL listings to evaporate. I have been asked by UL, ETL, etc to participate on Standard making panels. Why is that? It is because I found problems without answers.....violations with no code to match. I have played a significant role in shaping segments of the industry.
Now and then there is talk of a need to ask for a code change....submit this or that. I've done it with a correction notice.
So don't come around giving me your high-horse bs about simple stuff like I didn't think it through.
While I'm at it here's another bit of advice: It serves no purpose for you to refer to people as idiots. You have none of the back story and just one side. Wait a minute here, it does serve a purpose....just not one that you would appreciate.
So the fact that split bolts are not listed or labeled for use on the armor is OK? and to tell him to redo what is already not in the code is OK? I would love to see the justification for this other than a phone conversation, especially for a GEC system and products already tested and listed under UL467. Why not just tell him the unnecessary split bolts are in violation of 110.3(B) and to just remove them and the extra clamp, save money and pass the inspection? But you'd rather show how smart you are by telling to to change the location of the split bolts to another location they are in violation?
250.62(E)(1) General. Ferrous metal raceways and enclosures for grounding electrode conductors shall be electrically continuous from the point of attachment to cabinets or equipment to the grounding electrode and shall be securely fastened to the ground clamp or fitting. Ferrous metal raceways and enclosures shall be bonded at each end of the raceway or enclosure to the grounding electrode.
Apparently you don't think straight when you're flustered.
ICE, I may not always agree with your methods, but I hope you are not picking up your toys and going home.
I think you usually enjoy a bit of sparring......