phidauex
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Not to get too far into the weeds on code topics, but AHJs have "limited discretion" as opposed to "unbounded discretion", meaning that while they can set additional requirements, and make certain interpretations of the code, they can only do so in a relatively small box set out by the local statutes. There isn't anywhere in the US that I'm aware of that can choose not to follow the NEC (or the locally adopted version) - that would be "unbounded discretion".The "authority having jurisdiction" is the standard phrase used, as to who makes the final call. That means the local government inspector/permit office, regardless of what documents they use for reference, has the final say. How they interpret the NEC may be different than another jurisdiction, and in fact it is not necessary for them to even reference NEC, since they determine the local requirement.
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