jeff43222
Senior Member
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
My sister just bought her first house, and of course, it needs some electrical work. Nothing unusual -- 240V circuit for the dryer, some GFCIs, etc. I do this kind of thing all the time as a contractor, and she asked me if I could do the work if she bought the materials. Money is tight, and she really can't afford to hire it out.
The problem is that my sister lives in another state, and my licenses are only good in the state where I live. I told her there's no way I'm touching the wiring unless it's done under a permit and gets inspected, as required in the city where she lives. I suggested that she could apply for a homeowner's permit, but I also told her to be upfront with the AHJ about my possible involvement. Where I live, relatives are allowed to help under a homeowner's permit, so I figured it might be legal where she lives, too.
I'm wondering if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of in this situation, or should I just refuse to do the work for legal/liability reasons?
The problem is that my sister lives in another state, and my licenses are only good in the state where I live. I told her there's no way I'm touching the wiring unless it's done under a permit and gets inspected, as required in the city where she lives. I suggested that she could apply for a homeowner's permit, but I also told her to be upfront with the AHJ about my possible involvement. Where I live, relatives are allowed to help under a homeowner's permit, so I figured it might be legal where she lives, too.
I'm wondering if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of in this situation, or should I just refuse to do the work for legal/liability reasons?