Interesting approach KH, but I don't agree.

However, irrespective of when a home was built, if an AC condenser was first introduced at ground level after the requirement was in effect, the service receptacle would have been required at the same time.

I read that Charlie said this was part of a remodel and first installed 2008.

Swamp coolers were the norm in most arid areas of CO, AC and HPs are more recently increasingly popular with the changes in climate last many years.