Joe, I don't believe you are reaching as far as to invoke the "I used to be a panel member" argument. You know, as well as I do, that panel members have differing opinions and it is the panel as a whole that makes the decision, not one or two members.

When Phil Simmons makes a statement, I normally agree with him. The point is that I don't always agree with him, or you. That does not necessarily make either of us wrong unless the words prove us wrong.

I have asked you for the words that make me wrong and I get a response of "hogwash". I am glad you do not inspect anymore. You can only enforce what is now, not what might be in the future. You can only enforce what the Code requires, not what you think it should say.

To answer your other question, yes, I am still an inspector in areas that do not have an AHJ. I am listed in our Electric Service and Meter Manual for that reason.

Are you going to Salt Lake City? I will be meeting Ryan Jackson, Mike Holt, and a bunch of others there. [Linked Image]

Charlie Eldridge, Indianapolis Utility Power Guy