I hope someone can come up with a better solution than that. When forced into a corner people, companies and organizations can get pretty creative when survival is in the balance. I am an optimist I have faith a solution can be found.
I agree the loss of the NEC is a no win situation and the thought of 1000s of local codes makes me want to be a painter. (no codes)
Bob
Bob Badger Construction & Maintenance Electrician Massachusetts