John: I figured out a long time ago that it's usually wise to go with the flow and do whatever the inspector asks for.
I think I mentioned this a while ago but I had an inspector
refuse to allow me to install a multi meter bussed gutter against a side wall because it had an expansion plate on the end and he said I couldn't block access where the removable plate was. Another inspector required a separate ground rod for each meter hanging under a 6 meter gutter. He said the GEC was not considered accessible since it was in a utility sealed area.
I showed him how sharp my dikes were and how soft the metal is on the utility lock-out tags but he still wouldn't budge.
It would only be fair to note that by far, most inspectors I've dealt with have been great and very few have shown poor judgment in making their calls.
