I'm building my own detached garage and am very nearly dried in (felt is on the roof, shingles coming soon). How do inspectors feel about me wiring in and using circuits prior to the rough-in inspection? Sure, it would be easy enough to unhook outlets just prior to the inspection, but should I bother? I am not a certified electrician, nor am I working under one. I am very confident that I can put in safe wiring, even if it may miss a few fine points in the code.
Sounds to me like you are going to use the permenant wiring as temporary wiring while you are working on the rest of your garage. I've done it on commercial jobs many times. Heck....I've "temporaried in" a panel before by "back feeding" a breaker with an extension cord. I wouldn't suggest doing it unless you know what you are doing, but I wouldn't have a problem with what you are suggesting above. The only problem is...I'm not an inspector.
All present, and accounted for, standing by for inspection, Sir, Doc
The Watt Doctor Altura Cogen Channelview, TX
Re: Using wiring before inspection#11519 07/16/0209:07 AM07/16/0209:07 AM