smkettner wrote:
soren wrote:
smkettner wrote:
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I get the feeling that you are placing way too much value on the inspector's blessing, and what that contributes to the situation..... snip
Just saying if I knew nothing about some system to be installed and had an inspection scheduled.... I think I would have waited for the inspection.
Chances of getting one of the two to do it right reduces the risk of malfunction at start up. No guaranty of course.
It becomes a matter of really understanding the responsibility of the inspector, VS. the expectation that they will inspect, test and or verify that anything is done correctly. The job of the inspector is to visually inspect the installation to confirm that it meets code requirements, and that it was done to a minimum standard. They are not there to break out a multimeter and test anything, or to confirm that the electrician is doing everything according to contract documents, or meeting the owner's wishes. I can easily see an inspector devoting less than five minutes to performing the entire inspection, and giving it a pass, since everything appears to be correct.
Better than nothing, sure. Taking the time to review the NEMA specs. on the device and confirm that the voltage is correct......maybe. Giving it a pretty green sticker, moments before the RV owner fries all of his electronics in the camper.....you betcha! It isn't the first, or last time that's going to happen.
