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	Subject - Can homeowner....... David Hyatt Can homeowner, when not a issue of safety over rule AHJ? Case in point: say a customer has a very expensive island and don't want to cut into it to add the required outlet, can they do anything? JimmyDee I would say no. If the inspector lets something go, that is a violation, he could be held responsible. He has a lot of power. Jim Electricman David, I once had an AHJ write up some kind of exemption for just this situation. The homeownwer had an penisula that was about 6'long that was bent in a 45 degree angle, it also had a raised eat at countertop overhang on the back. The AHJ said he wanted an outlet on the end but the homeowner asked (nicely I may add) if we could do without it. The AHJ told us he would write up some kind of exemption to the rule. Ryan_J It is unlawful for me as an inspector to not require the receptacle. The only thing that could legally be done is to sign a "restrictive covenent" on the property to state that, should the house be sold or change ownership, the receptacle would be installed in accordance with 210.52. This is a lot of hoops to jump through and the AHJ would have the final say as to whether or not the covenent would be entertained. I personally would not allow it.