[RE-wrenches] down-sizing main breaker

[William Miller]

Dick:

I do not desire to find building official who insist on a strict 
interpretation of the code, but it is a reality in our jurisdictions.  We 
have to be pro-active and know the code better than they do, or we lose 
money when we are assessed corrective actions that increase our 
costs.  Bruce is a living example of this (I think I incorrectly called him 
Brian, sorry).  I hope our discussion and Bruce's experience is a lesson 
for other wrenches.  This is, after all, the purpose of this forum.

Thanks for the kind words. It is a pleasure talking shop with you.

Sincerely,

William Miller




At 02:47 PM 8/2/2009, you wrote:
>William,
>
>You may well find inspectors and others who will agree with you on this. I
>remain firmly unconvinced. Yes, the code may be taken literally. . . . .and
>also, sometimes, be taken out of context. I believe you are doing that 
>here. It
>is impossible to use words in such an airtight manner that they cannot be
>misinterpreted. The NEC is riddled with wording that often serves mostly to
>"muddy the waters".
>
>I truly respect your desire and record of doing things safely and 
>professionally
>to the highest standards, or if you deem those standards inadequate, to 
>improve
>on them yourself.
>As regards our discussion here, I respectfully suggest you speak with the
>electrical inspector or AHJ, before you bid, so you don't include line items
>that may not be required. Then you may decide if you wish to include them in
>your bid anyhow. Or not.
>
>Thanks for your sincere concern that things be done well.
>I've got to get back to work.
>
>Dick
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