"sligo" wrote in message
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Is a licensed contractor required by law to get permits and city approval
for electrical work?
Thank you,
Seamus J. Wilson



The answer is a definite YES, NO, MAYBE, AND IT DEPENDS.

For small jobs that are a real no brainer to a licensed electrician, permits
are optional. For new construction or remodeling, they protect you when you
sell. If they are going to R&R a ceiling fan, then they wouldn't get a
permit.

Check with your building department, because it is you who will be called on
the carpet later if anything is not right.

Steve