I always felt that being in this position as an AHJ, I wanted to treat the EC's like I wanted to be treated. Have you ever heard this phrase when you asked an AHJ a question? He would reply to you, "I am an Inspector, not an Instructor!"
I am the AHJ, but I feel that if someone asks me a question, I would do my best to give them a answer (to the best of my knowledge) but as you always say, This is just my opinion, you should check with the AHJ in charge of that town.
P.S. Did you hear about the new rules that will allow a tenant fit up to keep going, even if we can't get there to do an inspection? My CO was at a state run meeting of the Building Officials and the DCA told them about this new rule.