Greg:
Yes, the end cause is within the design, or lack thereof. Resi plan review on my end for kitchen reno & new SFD construction, looks compliant on the plan/sketch submitted. But, the end product changes by the time 'rough' is inspected. Then it's 'as-built'. The end result, whatever has to be done...comply with the current '08 NEC. Most of the kitch reno contractors are OK, notice 'most'.
