Greetings all!
I have a relative in California whom upon visiting recently I noticed is remodeling her kitchen with a home owner permit. She hired a "licensed handyman" to do some electrical work as well as other odds and ends. I suspect the handyman is not a C-10 or even licensed and would claim the "under $500" exemption. I noticed a few minor code violations like under cab lights tapped off the kitchen appliance circuits etc. ( at least he used #12 )
So i went on the California website and was not able to come up with a law requiring a licensed electrical contractor for all work.
In addition she had the kitchen inspected and it passed, she seemed to think the inspector would be in no way under the impression that she did the work.
This gives me the distinct impression that the California "under $500" exemption allows electrical work.
Any thoughts?
I have a relative in California whom upon visiting recently I noticed is remodeling her kitchen with a home owner permit. She hired a "licensed handyman" to do some electrical work as well as other odds and ends. I suspect the handyman is not a C-10 or even licensed and would claim the "under $500" exemption. I noticed a few minor code violations like under cab lights tapped off the kitchen appliance circuits etc. ( at least he used #12 )
So i went on the California website and was not able to come up with a law requiring a licensed electrical contractor for all work.
In addition she had the kitchen inspected and it passed, she seemed to think the inspector would be in no way under the impression that she did the work.
This gives me the distinct impression that the California "under $500" exemption allows electrical work.
Any thoughts?