Allen

I always recommend gfci's. To me this is a safety upgrade, not a defect, if they were not required at the time of construction or remodel. I like to distinguish between the two in my reports. Gfci's, like I said earlier, was just the first thing that came to mind when I first posted. There are many more situations that I will run across in my career. That is why I was looking for a reference on code and the changes through the years to help me make that distinction.

I would like to go with a comment like: Although this was not required until 19XX, I recommend this. I just need the reference for when it was required. I believe I will try to pick up some of the older editions of the NEC.

I always recommend them that was just the first thing that came to mind. I just wanted a reference for when I run into a situation I have something to refer to other than the most current NEC because only the newest of homes will go by that.

Will the newest version of the NEC tell me when codes have changed? For instance, with gfci requirements will it just tell me they are required now or will it tell me when they became a requirement? I am a new inspector and my area has a lot of older homes. I do not want to write up something as a defect if that was not a requirement when the home was built ,but I do not know where to get that information other than the NEC.

I was wondering if anyone has found a way to market to newer real estate agents. I feel like this crowd will have fewer connections in the business and I may be able to gain their loyalty if I am able to reach them before any of the seasoned inspectors. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.