I do not condone willful violations of Code either. And I don't think that person intended it to read as such.
Tony read this
put in the required trims for inspection, inform the homeowner of the fire danger that exists, then after inspection put in the baffle trims.
That is a willful violation of the NEC, if you agree with me or not means nothing. I am one of this forums moderators and I say we will not allow that type of recommendation here on this forum.
If you have an issue with that you will need to take it up with Bill A.
And in this area, the inspector is most certainly the AHJ.
Tony, ask yourself why do you think that?
Is it because you have seen anything in writing that says so or is it just a case of always assuming it to be so?
As Roger points out few areas will let one person make or change rules at will.
Do yourself a favor and check into it before you make such strong statements.
