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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valhalla360 wrote: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.
Thanks for the engineers perspective!
I saw it happen with a structural engineer some years back.
We are a GC, electrical and refrigeration company that does supermarkets, shopping centers and such. Not all inspectors or even plan reviewers are equal or even qualified to do their job. Some are completely clueless. I won't even start telling how many that I have had to explain stuff to.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
