Rob,
AHJ= 'Authority Having Juristiction' [Linked Image]

this , in effect, could be anyone, however the new art 80 in the 02' code attempts to set some workable peramiters for those who choose to adopt it.....here is some opening 'commentary'.....


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ARTICLE 80 Administration and Enforcement
This article is informative unless specifically adopted by the local jurisdiction adopting the National Electrical Code®. (See 80.5.)

commentary...
Article 80 is new for the 2002 edition. The purpose of this administrative article is to assist jurisdictions that do not have formalized electrical inspection procedures but want to amend their inspection laws. It is intended to serve as a guide to the adoption of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). Because Article 80 is offered as a guide to the adoption process, its application is not mandatory unless specifically adopted by local law, as stated in the note after the title. See 80.5 for adoption information.
Article 80 has an interesting history. Originally, it was a model law that provided for inspection of electrical installations. It was prepared by the Electrical Field Service Advisory Committee of NFPA as a guide for those jurisdictions that either did not have formalized electrical inspection procedures or desired to amend their electrical inspection laws and to serve as a guide for adoption of the NEC. The model law was intended for use by states as well as municipalities. The first edition was adopted by NFPA on May 15, 1973. A second edition was approved on March 27, 1987.
Article 80 continues to cover such issues as creation of an electrical board, plan review, and inspection. The professional qualifications of the electrical inspector and the investigation of fires attributed to electrical installations have been added.
Adoption of the National Electrical Code can occur in two ways. It can be incorporated in a law, or a law can be enacted authorizing a governmental agency or board to adopt it. To facilitate the drafting of such laws, as well as establishment of the accompanying inspection and enforcement procedures, NFPA offers Article 80, Administration and Enforcement. Article 80 may require modification in order to comply with the structure-writing rules of the adopting political jurisdiction.
Circumstances in a particular jurisdiction determine which alternative is most appropriate. Provisions that are less comprehensive may be adequate for smaller political subdivisions.