Harold, remembering I am not an inspector, I agree with Tom, John and Pierre.

If I was the AHJ there is no way I would stick my neck out on this.

The code is clear on this issue, no gray area, no exceptions etc.

It is not your problem to find a solution to this situation.

It is nice to have an inspector that wants to help, I can not say enough good things about inspectors that want to find a solution. [Linked Image]

JMO, Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts