Of course, there is a difference between code minimum and bad judgment. I take it back about the code being right - at least it isn't always right.

I'm frustrated, though, by electricians who go over code where it isn't necessary and trash-talk me because I do my work differently. Those are just arbitrary rules some guy makes up as he goes along. It reminds me of the "Dukes of Hazzard" when the sheriff stands a speed sign up behind a tree. It just isn't fair.

This topic hit a little too close to home.