Speedy, "we ARE too busy to argue." It's something I have gotten very used to... The Inspector is the AHJ, and all is subject to thier interpretation, or on occassion, whim. I only aurgue if it will cost company or customer an exorbanant amount of money. $15 for a GFI planned into the scope, is a pittance for the time and arguement, re-inspection or having the inspector dis-allow lighting in certain areas of showers and tubs. Calling 410.4D, it makes no mention of reccessed lighting... But, if less that 8', many of our Inspector will make the request for one, and on occasion bend the rules of that if on a GFI, as it make no mention of scones over a tub either. As one put it, "Some moron is going to try to change a bulb in that bare foot, put it on a GFI." OK! Customer gets charged a few bucks. Card is signed, and owner moves in, I get to see the happy inspector on the job across the street.
Hows Electure put it sometimes, 'it not code, its design'?
