What is the inspector’s role regarding permit compliance and recordkeeping?

• A. To ensure all work has a valid permit, is inspected as required, and that final records and documentation are complete.
• B. To issue all permits and perform the electrical work.
• C. To maintain the building's architectural drawings.
• D. To verify only that permits are posted.

Answer: (A)

The inspector’s job for permit compliance and recordkeeping is to ensure the project has a valid permit, that the work is inspected as required, and that the final records and documentation are complete. This creates a verifiable trail showing the work was planned, reviewed, and completed under the code requirements, with proper inspections and final sign-off. The inspector does not issue permits or perform the electrical work, and maintaining architectural drawings is not part of permit compliance. Verifying only that permits are posted misses the essential steps of inspections and complete documentation, which are necessary to demonstrate ongoing compliance from start to finish.