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Inspector responsibility Eigenvector 09-22-2006
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Posted by Eigenvector on September 22, 2006, 9:30 pm
I have an inspector coming over to sign off on the grounding job that I'm
having done. One question, when the inspector is present, is it his duty or
job to also spot other non-code or hazardous within the structure - outside
of what is being worked on?

My house undoubtedly contains numerous out of code conditions, all of which
are work in progress for me. So when he/she/it shows up can I expect him to
reserve his comments for the job at hand or will he walk about pointing out
things that need to be fixed elsewhere?



Posted by RBM on September 22, 2006, 10:07 pm
Your town, or city will have specifics regarding the responsibility of an
electrical inspector and it varies widely


>I have an inspector coming over to sign off on the grounding job that I'm
>having done. One question, when the inspector is present, is it his duty
>or job to also spot other non-code or hazardous within the structure -
>outside of what is being worked on?
>
> My house undoubtedly contains numerous out of code conditions, all of
> which are work in progress for me. So when he/she/it shows up can I
> expect him to reserve his comments for the job at hand or will he walk
> about pointing out things that need to be fixed elsewhere?
>



Posted by marson on September 22, 2006, 10:39 pm

> >I have an inspector coming over to sign off on the grounding job that I'm
> >having done. One question, when the inspector is present, is it his duty
> >or job to also spot other non-code or hazardous within the structure -
> >outside of what is being worked on?
> >
> > My house undoubtedly contains numerous out of code conditions, all of
> > which are work in progress for me. So when he/she/it shows up can I
> > expect him to reserve his comments for the job at hand or will he walk
> > about pointing out things that need to be fixed elsewhere?
> >

it will also depend on the personality of the individual inspector. the
electrical inspectors i have dealt with tend to have tunnel vision for
electrical work. i wouldn't worry about especially if it is existing
work.


Posted by buffalobill on September 22, 2006, 10:46 pm
buffalo ny: most folks pay for an inspection and enjoy hearing about
hazards BEFORE the house catches fire.
your answer depends on the local requirements.
old isn't necessarily unsafe, it needs to be tested and inspected.
an inspector would be negligent if he didn't point out electrical
hazards.
if you've got an electrician have him explore your concerns.
tidy up the dangerous conditions yesterday.
please read:
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/electrical-wiring/part1/

Eigenvector wrote:
> I have an inspector coming over to sign off on the grounding job that I'm
> having done. One question, when the inspector is present, is it his duty or
> job to also spot other non-code or hazardous within the structure - outside
> of what is being worked on?
>
> My house undoubtedly contains numerous out of code conditions, all of which
> are work in progress for me. So when he/she/it shows up can I expect him to
> reserve his comments for the job at hand or will he walk about pointing out
> things that need to be fixed elsewhere?


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on September 22, 2006, 11:11 pm

> buffalo ny: most folks pay for an inspection and enjoy hearing about
> hazards BEFORE the house catches fire.
> your answer depends on the local requirements.
> old isn't necessarily unsafe, it needs to be tested and inspected.
> an inspector would be negligent if he didn't point out electrical
> hazards.

Much depends on the inspector too. Some are grumpy jerks that have not been
laid in 20 years and enjoy giving you a hard time. Most are reasonable
people and would give you some pointers on how to correct a problem. If he
knows you are correcting problems, he will not hassle you.

Some homeowners try to hide stuff, take shortcuts and do things half assed.
They deserve the wrath of the inspector.



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