To further what I stated above:
In New Jersey:
The 'Building Code' consists of one (1) main document (NJ UCC, 5:23) which is LAW, and written as such.
Within the UCC, and adopted are various 'Codes', one of which is the current 2005 NEC, with minor amendments.
The AHJ is responsible to enforce said Code, be it Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Fire, ADA, Asbestos Remediation, etc.
I am not 'anti-engineer'; I respect those that persue that career, but, rules (laws) are rules.
John
