So I call in a rough in residential inspection at 8:45 Monday morning. I tell the inspector permit number and what I need. He informs me he just came out of a meeting and that effective immediately they will be enforcing the 2005 energy code. Shouldn't be a problem for me, I do electrical. They want a "thermal envelope" around the house and all penetrations goiong out need to be sealed. Has nothing to do with electrical saftey but rather energy conservation. I have to drive 45 minutes and seal two dozen openings. Not rally a big deal and maybe some of you already are doing this, but I don't like finding out the morning while I'm calling in for inspection. Just something else to increase the cost of a house. Thanks for listening.
