OK, I have to 'defend' what I said.....
First, I'm not the #8 back to the panel guy, nor am I the drive the rods guy.
Second; IF an EC/HO made the inquiry that Harold started this thread with, I would offer an explanation as follows:
Bonding the spigot/spout at/for/on/near a whirlpool (Jacuzzi) tub is NOT REQUIRED. OK, but if it's a 'theraputic' tub (patients treatment) it IS REQUIRED; should I bond it on my "Jacuzzi"????
My response will/would be "YES, you can/may, if you want to, but it is NOT required." Questions from EC/HO's similar to "what would you do"??? I would reply "I would bond it; but the NEC does not require that"
I used the word "request" previously, and I have to admit it was a poor choice at the time, instead of the explanation above.
As I said, I don't have my "own code"; I appologize for taking a 'verbal short-cut'.
John