iwire,
I come from almost the same place you do. One state under. OK, technically, only the BO can make the call, but if the BO delegates that responsibility to an assistant, then that assistant then has AHJ power. I am a licensed BO, electrical contractor and electrical inspector in my state.
I do not refuse NEC allowed methods, but I do not approve methods that I believe are inferior either. What section of the NEC allows your method? I have cited several that require a low impedance grounding connection. Where is your method cited as an approved connection method?
By the way, we cannot chose to violate any sections of the code, in order to "trump" another. All sections of the code must be met.
Going back to the origional post, the guy wanted code references to allow his bolted on lug. There are none I am aware of. I do believe his search for a listed ground bar kit was ended prematurely.
gserve, what manufacturer makes your panel? How about a universal ground bar kit? Are any of those UL listed?
