Can I get a grant to have my house rewired?
Homeowners and property managers may benefit from government grants that pay for the rewiring of their homes and housing units’ electrical systems. Grants cover the costs of the rewiring projects, which include labour expenses, equipment and supply purchases.
Can I install my own electrical wiring?
As long as the electrical work you need to do is minor and doesn’t involve something like changing the main electrical panel, you can often legally do it yourself. However, the complexity determines whether you need to seek a permit before doing so.
Can a contractor not pull a work permit?
This could be a major problem for the contractor. In most places, the contractor has a responsibility to pull the permit when doing work. They are the professional. I would not cover this up. If the contractor took shortcuts on the permit, they may have short cut the quality of work.
Who is responsible for pulling permits for construction?
A qualified, licensed contractor hired to do the work will know which permits need to be pulled and will include these costs in his estimate. He is then responsible for a quality installation and securing any necessary inspections and approvals. There may be primary and secondary permits involved depending on the scope of work.
Do you need a permit to hire a contractor?
If hiring a contractor to do the work, then the licensed contractor you screen and select to perform the work should be versed on the scope of work that needs permitting. To put things in perspective, here are some examples of work not typically requiring a trip to your local building department to pull a permit.
What happens if you don’t pull a permit?
Specialized jobs may require a licensed professional such as a plumber or electrician to be added to the permit. If a permit is not applied for, it could mean “not pulling a permit,” which can get you in big trouble. Need to file your permit? Use a service.
This could be a major problem for the contractor. In most places, the contractor has a responsibility to pull the permit when doing work. They are the professional. I would not cover this up. If the contractor took shortcuts on the permit, they may have short cut the quality of work.
A qualified, licensed contractor hired to do the work will know which permits need to be pulled and will include these costs in his estimate. He is then responsible for a quality installation and securing any necessary inspections and approvals. There may be primary and secondary permits involved depending on the scope of work.
If hiring a contractor to do the work, then the licensed contractor you screen and select to perform the work should be versed on the scope of work that needs permitting. To put things in perspective, here are some examples of work not typically requiring a trip to your local building department to pull a permit.
Specialized jobs may require a licensed professional such as a plumber or electrician to be added to the permit. If a permit is not applied for, it could mean “not pulling a permit,” which can get you in big trouble. Need to file your permit? Use a service.