Thanks for the replys. Most of you said about what I thought you were going to.
UPDATE UPDATE
The building official responded to my question of substantiation on the anti-oxidant question by stating in his letter, " the use of corrosion inhibitors when installing aluminum wiring is both required by the NEC and by manufacturers specifications for installation" then quoting 110.14 as the NEC requirement, and sending me the Alcan Cable (suggested specifications for aluminum alloy conductors for distribution feeder applications with recomendations for connectors) as an additional requirement by the manufacturer for the anti-oxidant.
I don't really know how this relates, as I was using Southwire in a service entrance application, and there was no engineer on this job, nor any such suggested specification written for it. (no plans or specs) It was a service upgrade only.
Oh; and 110.14 as far as I can tell only requires that the lugs be identified and where employed that inhibitors shall be suitable for use and not adversely affect the conductors, insulation, or equipment.
So where oh where is the NEC requirement for the use of anti-oxidant?
Stay tuned for further updates.
