A can of worms is correct. As i see it the HO Knew of the requiirement to have any electrical work done as new work and failed to inform the EC of the inspectors' direction to the HO. I hope the HO got an expensive lesson in normal construction practices. The EC probably saved the HO some money because of his good work reputation.
I do not know of any code that requires new wiring,plumbing,etc just because a wall is opened up and replaced.
[This message has been edited by nesparky (edited 04-18-2004).]
