Steve,
1 - tie it up, make it look nice
2- run everything at 90 deg angles to structure
3- make sure the materials used, FIT the application.
4 - Overdesign is WAY better than under, it lasts longer and your reputation doesn't take near the beating.
5 - Don't take it personally, you can't please everyone, just make sure your logic is sound.
6 - Use the NEC, and any standard you can hang your hat on liberally, see #4.
No matter if you're an electrician, inspector, or engineer, sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you, a little caution means you usually are the one who gets to taste the meat.
Eat Breakfast with your guys occasionally, you'd be surprise at how much you can learn over a biscuit.
Enjoy!!!!
