Electrical Basics

Violations

Electrical violations are not something any homeowner wants to see.

• Violations that deal with electrical work might include improper grounding, no covering for the electrical paneling, using an unlicensed electrician, not having a permit and not doing the wiring according to requirements.

• These violation fines can be costly depending on your area.

• To prevent the violation of using an unlicensed electrician, you must use an electric contractor that is certified, licensed and insured to do the work.

• In most states, the homeowner can do the work himself or herself, if  they know what they are doing. All work must be up to code.
  

• Getting a permit before you start an electrical project only insures that a building inspector will inspect the work.  It must pass or you will have to correct the issues.
  

• If the outside electrical wire would come detached from your electrical service in your home and you need to have it hooked back up, you will be required to bring your inside wiring up to date before the electrical supply can be turned back on to your home. 

• All electrical violations must be corrected.

To avoid possible violations, you should hire a professional, licensed, insured electrician to do the work.   This will prevent any future problems with the building and housing authority, which can be very costly depending on the violations.