Alan:
I agree with your statement "Instead of the inspector searcing for the wording that prohibits it ask the electrician to find were it would be allowed."
But, unfortunatley, here in NJ I have to provide a NEC Article for red tags. I'm not implying that this is done on each red tag, but upon request, and mandatory on written Notice of Violations.
Most EC's/electricians will research the 'book', and understand the issue. Recent fails are 250.94 bond point, & 680.26 grid and water bond. AFCI issues (210.12) pops up too.
