You said "shysters disguised as Electricians". This sounds like you were referring to unlicensed electricians, not licensed electricians who do poor work. Sorry if I misunderstood.
I'm one of those who said you can position the camera so the inspector doesn't see certain things. I was pointing out a negative of virtual inspections. However, you can also do this when the inspector inspects in person. Some are easily distracted if you start talking to them and lead them away from a problem area.
i showed up in da hood in LA this morning, to do a lighting certification.
there were four police cars routing homeless people across the street.
there was no place to park. they were forming curbs and grading at the same time.
i walked in 20 minutes ahead of the programmer, after parking partway on the sidewalk,
and partway in a hole and pile of dirt. made jeep proud. looked like a real rugged individualistic photo.
every step is an adventure. don't get none on ya.
none of the lights were on. this is what the ceiling looked like. all of it. none of the lights worked.
i left and went to culver city to the loco weed factory. it was nicely done. sorry, no photos allowed there.
i'm ok with virtual inspections. the first thing i had was some safety guy barking i needed to wear a helmet.
nobody was wearing masks.
so, can ya 'splain how to hold me camera so i can't see them slamming the trunk lid?