This is a little late.
In case anyone is interested, The numbers prove the fact.:grin: :grin:
Ontario passed a law that came into effect Jan. 1, 2007, making it illegal for homeowners to hire someone who is not a licensed electrical contractor to do such work. And it is illegal for an unlicensed person to do the work, or to advertise that they do residential electrical work.
Since the law took effect in Ontario, the ESA has responded to 1,508 complaints, conducted 1,378 inspections and issued 823 fines to unlicensed operators. The fines are serious, ranging from $200 to $10,000. If injuries or fatalities occur, the offender could face a fine of $50,000 or more, and possibly a prison term.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081024.RENO24//TPStory/National
In case anyone is interested, The numbers prove the fact.:grin: :grin:
Ontario passed a law that came into effect Jan. 1, 2007, making it illegal for homeowners to hire someone who is not a licensed electrical contractor to do such work. And it is illegal for an unlicensed person to do the work, or to advertise that they do residential electrical work.
Since the law took effect in Ontario, the ESA has responded to 1,508 complaints, conducted 1,378 inspections and issued 823 fines to unlicensed operators. The fines are serious, ranging from $200 to $10,000. If injuries or fatalities occur, the offender could face a fine of $50,000 or more, and possibly a prison term.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081024.RENO24//TPStory/National