ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues No location for Kitchen Countertop Receptacles

Glen, Bill & ZoysGig..
inasmuch as i may not have a practical solution, i always make sure i have a contractual one for these instances.

It is usually in direct proportion to the number of cooks in the kitchen, i.e.- engineer, architect, desinger ...

OK, latest on this issue:

"Thanks Bill for posting my counter outlet problem. I read the reponses. Sorry to say no one has a solution that will work. I will call the inspector and see what happens. If you decide to patent a pop-up outlet I get some credit. Thanks Again-I'll let you know
the outcome."


So We have to wait to see the ending of this story....

Thanks for your inputs Guys

Mr. Addiss,

Sounds like I had an identical problem.
The contractor told me " I put in what the customer wants"

I suggest you just go over the inspector's head and go the the political boss.

It seems politicians do not have to follow laws and if they do get caught, just a slap on the hand. Maybe.

Glenn

Glenn,

Thanks for the input, but I am not really involved in this situation at all. I was just posting a question that I had received in an Email. My response to her (homeowner I assume) was to contact the local Inspector and ask him.

I would never try to go over anyone's head to get something passed. I have always had a good rappore with the local AHJ's and this I'm sure, is because if I come across something I am not sure of I will ask before I do something that may not be accepted. I may sometimes question why, or suggest alternatives, but the bottom line is that it is their call, their responsibility, their job.

Not meaning to make light of this, there is a quote that I came across (actually, on an Inspectors' website - and a member of this forum) that always stuck in my mind. I mean this to be taken in the best possible way:

"Arguing with an inspector is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you realize that the pig enjoys it."

Bill

My opinion,

The word "inspector" should be changed to " most politicians" in your quote when it comes to who is the inspector's ultimate boss.

I'm just guessing that the lowly inspector can not "hold a candle" to the support others can give to a politicians cause.

Glenn

If the homeowner has some pull with the local politicians, bankers or clergy and really is wanting it her way, she could be the bad guy with the inspector and the contractor can look like he is on the inspectors side. That is, if he can do it and not be worried about demeaning safety.

some times there may be room for wiremold between the counter top and the window it may not be what they wanted but it may allow them to pass inspection