"You have reached the City of (many in So CA) automated inspection request line. Please enter you permit number followed by the pound key".
This is how most of our inspection requests are handled. Given the permit number, anyone with a telephone could call in. I could have you call in for my next inspection.
Another difference in the way it's done here: Many ECs will not touch a resi job until the plumber's done anyway. Torch Scorch and chainsaws don't do much good for Romex.
This call and crunch the electrician with "You've got to be ready" trick is just another one from some GC/Superintendent 101 class.
