On Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:55:05 -0400, "Beeper"
wrote:

The only code I have a question with is whether I can wire my own house. Not
whether I am capable, but am I permitted by Pa. building codes. The NEC
doesn't tell you that. They are not concerned with that. My question

Ah yes it does. Look in Article 100 and definition for "Qualified
Person".

was...do you have to be a licensed electrician? Lets make it a simpler

Once again, Pa is a local jursidiction licensing state. If you have
no local licensing requirements, then you should have no license
requirements, from the government. I would how ever contact your
insurance carrier and find out their requirements.

question: When an electrical inspection occurs, does the inspector require

Having my work inspected, I've never been asked for proof of insurance
by the inspector. From the home owner, now that's a different story.


the "electrician" to supply proof of a license? Insurance?

Typically insurance is for protecting the customer, since you are the
customer, in this case, seems redundent to have to carry it.

Best thing for you to do, is get professional residential training.
Vo-tech teachers aren't really in it for the money, so buying a local
guy lunch will usually result in answering all your questions. Sure
you can ask here, but many of your answers are related to your
locality. But remember, as a bare minimim, use and comply with the
NEC, reguardless what you get in replies here.

hth,

tom @ www.WorkAtHomePlans.com






"The Real Tom" tom @ www.Love-Calculators.com wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:32:11 -0400, "Beeper"
wrote:

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, local goverment does not have any
answers as of yet either. I was under the impression that the state code

So, if your local codes aren't in effect you need to follow state
codes, and I am told PA still adopted 2002, and soon 2005NEC's will be
in effect in a few months. So follow the NEC.

would eliminate one municipalitiy from making it's own rules to suit its

NO. Nec can only be made more restrictive.

needs and also to eliminate less than standard work. As far as me not
knowing the codes because I can't answer my own question? Electrical codes
I'm ok with. Political codes are another thing. Thanks for the reply.
Insurance wise, I can go out and buy umpteen amounts of insurance to cover
my electrical work without even being an electrician or showing proof as
such.

Oh, sure they will take your money, but I really have concerns if they
will ever pay if it's work done by yourself, on your own house.

Good luck,and btw, if you have this many questions about codes, I
wouldn't do residential work. Get some training at your local votech,
so you better understand the codes.

imho,


tom


"tm" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"Beeper" wrote:

Pennsylvania has adopted a new state code this year. Not being a
licensed
electrician in the state of Pa, Am I permitted to do the wiring of my
newly
constructed home so long as I comply with all inspections?

Beeper, I am trained usenet answer person. My magic eight balls says,
" Perhaps, check back later".

I am employed as an industrial electrician, Therefore I do not need to
be
licensed at my job. If anything, what would I need to do, to do my own
home
wiring. Again, new construction.

Again, as a trained usenet answer person- buy oven mitts, the kind
with a metal facing on the palm. You can't go wrong wiring a house
wearing them.