If you could search the archives on this forum, Sparky66WV covered part of this a long time ago. He was rightly upset about having to compete against carpenters, handymen, etc who could make it work, but not make it safe.
You've got my sympathy. It seems like for every highly qualified electrician, there are 10 jacklegs.
BTW, what is up with the AHJ in that town? He and/or the city is not immune from lawsuits, maybe it will take a fire or other accident to catch his attention.
Of course, he might be wearing blinders like one here in WV. I have a great picture of an above ground gasoline tank & dispenser, complete with open air splice and unsupported switch box located right next to the pump. It sure makes the seal installed next to the box look like a waste. The tank is right behind city hall & is used for fueling city vehicles, including the one that the AHJ drives.
Tom
