Ground rods and wire for shop

[Chuckster in NJ]

I can't remember how it's worded but in the ordinances we have it basically says the inspector is always right so even if he's wrong, there's no point in arguing. I've never had a problem with them and have only had one failed inspection that was my fault. Once again, I wasn't paying enough attention at the update class and I was dinged for not having WR receptacles outside, something I didn't know even existed at the time.

I always knew about the AHJ section however since I was an electrical contractor before becoming an inspector I always quoted the code (on violations) and never pulled the "in my town" BS……… I was "abused" by a few of these "code Nazi inspectors" when I started out in business and swore I would never to do this BS.

BTW! The WR rating on outdoor receptacles is in the code so it is a legit violation. Whenever I saw regular receptacles installed outdoors I would tell the contractor to change them to WR's and never go back unless I found other violations.…… I trust they did it.

 

[sparky 1971]

I always knew about the AHJ section however since I was an electrical contractor before becoming an inspector I always quoted the code (on violations) and never pulled the "in my town" BS……… I was "abused" by a few of these "code Nazi inspectors" when I started out in business and swore I would never to do this BS.

That's not what I was meant, it's actually in the ordinances of DM. I've never had an issue with an inspector being wrong but if it were to happen, there isn't much I could do other than go above his head. I doubt it would ever happen because the DM inspectors know their stuff. I've had some (most) do it all inspectors in the burbs or county that had no clue what they were looking at but they just walk around in a circle, maybe trip a GFCI, say it looks good and leave.

BTW! The WR rating on outdoor receptacles is in the code so it is a legit violation.

I know that, but when WR became a thing, I didn't know that, I wasn't paying attention in the update class (probably) or it wasn't covered (probably not).

Whenever I saw regular receptacles installed outdoors I would tell the contractor to change them to WR's and never go back unless I found other violations.…… I trust they did it.

I told him they would be changed by the end of the day. Whether the inspector went back and checked, I have no idea and it's been at least 15 years since it happened.