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[mark32]

Hey Celtic, yes sir I'm still in Lodi. By the way, I hate calling myself the electrical specialist but it's better than "Master trade's specialist" which is the actual title.

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

There are no laws that govern the sale of electrical materials so the big box stores do just what they need to do to stay legal. They advertise expert electrical ( ambiguous ) help and not licensed electrical help from their sales people.

There are laws that govern the installation of electrical systems and this is where the homeowner takes full responsibility. Most of the week-end jobs would actually require a permit and an inspections so it's the homeowner that chooses to use the materials in an incorrect manner.

Think of it, you can buy yourself an assault rifle without one minute of training and what you do with such a weapon is up to you ( all you need is to meet legal requirements, normally breathing)

When a person buys electrical materials they have made the decision that they will be responsible for the use of said materials just the same as if the were buying a weapon.

I'd like to go on record that this is exactly the way it should be. We can't have laws regarding the restricted selling of electrical items. It's absurd. People have to be smart enough to keep them selves out of danger. I am sure there are HO that are intelligent enough to research proper way to replace a bad electrical device and know when it requires a pro.

 

[iwire]

I'd like to go on record that this is exactly the way it should be. We can't have laws regarding the restricted selling of electrical items. It's absurd.

Well said.