I agree 100% Scott
If you are scared or uncomfortable to cite a code then try verbiage that word it like it is a safety hazard, or that it does not meet recognized building practices or it does not meet the manufacturers standards(my favorite and most used). If worded like that it is not a code cite and many times will have a greater impact than a code cite. You could easily describe just about any problem found with new construction using one of those three methods.
My point was citing code if you are not certified may cause problems. I wouldn't say scared is the word, but aware of the limitations of the inspector's qualifications is important. Current standards or typical building practices is the way I like to phrase it. Either way is correct but without the credentials, I would shy away from citing code. I did not mean code was not important. I use it frequently in my reports.