01-05-2009, 07:52 AM
You have to remember that new housing products are being added all of time... (I made my living on this aspect for the decade I worked for UL...) There is no way that anyone can be expected to know-it-all... the inspectors here are very knowledgeable about systems & plans that they see on a day-to-day basis, AND they are willing to look at newer systems (much more than in some areas) BUT they should not be expected to do the research on something that is not common, that is a job for the designer & contractor (and/or you, if that is were the idea originates)