RVs and the NEC
While I am probably opening a huge can of worms here, I would like to clear up a few things if possible. The NEC is really a product of the NFPA. The NEC or the Code is the National Electrical...
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RayJayco wrote:
An engineer (for a specific field) can override (in their specific field) a building inspector by signing off on it and accepting responsibility.
In theory except:
- You have to convince the inspector that the PE has that authority, if you want the final approval on your permit.
- A PE license in most states is not field specific, so in theory any PE can do this, though most sane PE's won't go outside their field. (also most states accept a PE from other states as it's largely been standardized across the country with just a few exceptions)
- Good luck getting an engineer to sign and stamp plans that violate the NEC. We engineers tend to be a conservative lot and it's not fun explaining to a judge why you didn't follow industry practice.
