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   Dave_Richeson | Feb 25, 2002 02:22am | #1

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   They want to see all of the boxes with the wire "made up", but no swithes or plugs installed. For a block wall they also want to see the conduit comming out of the top of the wall and run to the junction boxes. J boxes should also be uncovered and joints made up. At the panel some will allow the wire to be hanging, and others want it in the panel box, but not hooked up. same thing for ceiling light fixture boxes. If your meter base is set, they want to see all of the wire and grounds. A driven gound rod, most of the time, is required to be driven in thier presents. A 3/4 inch rigid conduit ground can ussualy be installed, but must have the top exposed for them to drop a line to check the depth.

   Your rough inspection should occur befor any wall board goes up.

   A lot of the things they look for is regional, and the best thing to do is call and ask. Around here each inspection trip cost a certin amount. If you don't pass on the first round,you pay agian for the next one, even though it is still the same rough in inspection. They always seem to find at least one thing they want changed, but will let you change it without a reinspection if the rest of your work is satisfactory.

   Homeowner permits always seem to make the inspectors a little more carefull. Remember, they have never seen your work before, so caution is thier moto.

   Dave

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   Jeff_J._Buck | Feb 25, 2002 04:04am | #2

   *Nice neat wiring runs always help. The neater it looks.....the shorter the inspection. Make them straight, secure, logical, not over bent, etc. Messy jumbles....even from experienced electricians....makes them stick around and look harder. And leave as much exposed as the building will allow. Jeff

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   r_ignacki_ | Feb 25, 2002 05:51am | #3

   *Lot of times, I see the inspector getting the sparky on box fill, # of conductors in the box, and as far as metal boxes go, having the proper ground screw, a plain sheet metal screw ain't gonna do it,kick plates is another thing, hopefully the inspector just dosn't look at wiring methods, he should count the # of receptacles along the wall, count the lavatory bowls, one plug adjacent to each bowl, easier to add it now, then at the final, you remodeling? here, any time you open up a ceiling, have to add hard wired smoke detectors, each floor, walk the job with the guy and ask questions.

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   Mongo_ | Feb 26, 2002 01:04am | #4

   *Ask your inspector.Not a blow-off answer...I just think it'd be best to find out what your inspector wants instead of what my inspector wants.Not all of them are created equally unequal.

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   George_Roberts | Feb 26, 2002 01:11am | #5

   *Mongo is right.We can tell you anything excpet what your inspector wants.

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   The_Homewright | Mar 01, 2002 05:27pm | #6

   *Attitude is another intangible to consider. If you're a homeowner permitee, be humble, ask questions, show your willingness to comply to the codes. It's amazing how a smile and friendly demeanor can make them more forthcoming with pertinent information. Good luck.