08-23-2013, 04:09 AM
I seem to remember the citizens of this County coming together to pass a new law. Something about "law enforcement priorities".
Later, the County prosecutor decided that the law simply didn't apply, so nobody had to bother complying with it.
Anyway, I would create a class of "homeowner license" that could be attached to an owner-builder permit. Pass a basic test on electricity and/or plumbing, show that you're a "skilled amateur", inspector knows what to expect from your project.
Of course this will never happen because "the licensed trades" have more policital clout than "joe owner-builder"...
Later, the County prosecutor decided that the law simply didn't apply, so nobody had to bother complying with it.
Anyway, I would create a class of "homeowner license" that could be attached to an owner-builder permit. Pass a basic test on electricity and/or plumbing, show that you're a "skilled amateur", inspector knows what to expect from your project.
Of course this will never happen because "the licensed trades" have more policital clout than "joe owner-builder"...