The other day I took the cover off a 200A Main Breaker panel that had passed inspection months ago. To my surprise, the bonding strap(that's what I call it) that connects the ground bar and neutral bar together was missing. One of our electricians removed the strap when the service was installed. So I said to the mechanic that was with me that day"what's wrong with this picture"..he took a couple of minutes and then I pointed out what I was talking about. I said:"who could have done that"...he said it was him...anyway...
How can this sort of thing get past inspection? I understand that the inspector can't check every single wirenut/splice, ect....but there really isn't much to look for in a new service is there? I mean I can do one myself in about 5 hours if it's back to back..
anyone else notice stuff that should have been pretty obvious to the inspector?
I am sure someone will enlighten me as to why this could have happened.
