Recessed can light with open trim in large walk in closet / dressing room.
Could be OK, or a violation of 410.8.B
The Inspector might have "not noticed" the alleged violation.
Regarding the comment about "Special Permission" being in writing. I had a contractor ask for it only once.
The question was about clear space above the service equipment when the rule was to extend the space all the way to the ceiling/roof. 14 feet above the switch board was intake ductwork for the ventalation syatem. As the inspector I didn't "see" any violation. the general wanted me to put it in writing. I explained that if my pen touched the paper it would be to write up the violation that he had "pointed out" but, I had "missed".
He decided not to see it either.
Next Code cycle the installation was in compliance when they changed the rules. [Linked Image]
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Alan--
If it was easy, anyone could do it.