Alan:
I hope the 'boss' doesn't stop here & browse the forums.....
He may get an idea, and think that the inspectors can do the scheduling too!
The Twp I work in processes about 6500 permits a year, and they could be any combo of Elec;Bldg;Fire;Plumb;Elevator. Last year we were just shy of 5000 Electrical Permits.
John
