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An old house that is rewired would have a permit on file if it were done properly, and includes the name of the contractor if there is one. But there is often n
by sgc 8y ago
An old house that is rewired would have a permit on file if it were done properly, and includes the name of the contractor if there is one. But there is often no proof on site.
- ghaff 8y agoElectrical work can be done properly without a permit having been pulled. Depends on where I suppose but even contractors often don’t get permits.
- TheSpiceIsLife 8y agoIn Australia all work carried out by an electrician is required to be certified. That is to say, the electrician must, on completion of the work, hand you a certificate stating that all work is to the relevant standard. They can't reasonably withhold the certificate, and it must be provided on completion not on payment. An organisation called TechSafe[1] is charged with carrying out random inspections. 1. https://www.techsafe.com.au/ https://www.techsafe.com.au/
- sgc 8y agoI include pulling a permit as part of doing a job properly.