ibuildit4u,
In some areas, inspectors are appointed by the local government or the inspector may be a "multi-hat" type of guy that inspects many trades. Some of these fellows don't have much experiance with the electrical end. Most of the ones I've run into were willing to learn, if you presented the information without making them look ignorant.
Luckily, you ran into one who was willing to take your word. Why don't you ask him if he has access to the internet & give him this web-page? You might gain a real friend if you do.