I thought the process was:
1) Determine what the customer wants,
2) Draw up plans that conform to the code,
3) Apply for the permit.
Certainly renaming the space "dressingroom" from "closet" at step 2 is proper.
It seems to make everyone happy.
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The NEC is really not that complex. Anyone who does electrical work comes across issues like this everyday. Each picks a solution.
A less inclined worker will simply put in closed fixtures and be done with it.
But a worker who is worth paying is going to find a solution that is closer to what the customer wants and needs.
