Couldn't get in touch w/inspector this morning to continue our "discussion". Went to job and home owner was not happy about the sealed trims. He got his certificate of occupancy but wants the open trims over the tub. I'll turn my head the other way I guess and let him change them to what he wants. Does this code article seem to have some grey area or what? When I get to my inspector (who has called me before to help him on the code) I'm gonna ask the specific definition of what is a wet, dry and damp location in a bathroom.
