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What you described must be a local thing in your area. We do not check continuity on any installations, nor do we disconnect any terminations. That's the responsibility of the Lic EC on the job.
At final (resi) the power must be on in the structure, and all items must be connected and energized; bulbs must be in all fixtures, panel cover must be "on" and directory in place. Yes, we do open the panel & check cb/conductors, neutral/ground bond, etc.
Your system sounds quite thorough, and it is a very good practice for you/your co to perform.
As to the two neutrals from two circuits being spliced together at the switch box, that is not a good practice for many reasons. (Backfeed, etc)
BTW, welcome to the Forum, and ECN
John
[This message has been edited by HotLine1 (edited 07-07-2004).]
