Originally posted by hbiss:
However read Article 90.4, because this is often times overlooked.
Those local rules have to be in writing and provided to you. Again, the AHJ can't just make things up.
-Hal
A.H.J.: The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), which uses the term throughout their codes and standards, has officially defined it as “the organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.â€Â
Oregon Administrative Rules 918-305-0100
Adoption of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
(1) Effective April 1, 2011, the 2011 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code consists of the following:
(a) 2011 Edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and further amended by the division in Table 1-E;
(b) 2007 Edition of the IEEE C2-2007, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); and
(c) The electrical provisions of the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code adopted in OAR 918-400-0455.
(2) In the event of a conflict between the NEC and NESC requirements, the NEC requirement, as amended in subsection (1)(a) of this rule, applies.
(3) As used in this rule:
(a) “ANSI†is the American National Standards Institute;
(b) “ASME†is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers;
(c) “IEEE†is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and
(d) “NFPA†is the National Fire Protection Association.
And in their "interpertation" they can legally tell you the distance required.
