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On Sep 11, 12:34�am, Steve Barker wrote:
bob haller wrote:
does the clients homeowners insurance know they have K&T?


The home really needs a complete rewire bringing up to current code


once you muck with this a future fire can see you on the hook for
damages and insurtance company can go after you.........


K&T is very obsolete and what of attic insulation? as you said you
cant imbed K&T in insulation and the roof is the largest loss of heat
in a home......


you say client, are you doing repairs there?


their insurance, like mine, probably couldn't care less.


GUARANTEED they will if theres a fire. you having been the last to
work on the wiring will be on the hook. are you insured? liability if
theres a fire? are you a registered electrician?

besides TODAY most insurance companies wouldnt take on new customers
with K&T

insurance is risk adverse