12-28-2009, 12:45 PM
EightFingers, the State has the right to implement rules for licensing of trades and any other reason for licensing in the public good and can establish use of trades in commerce. Construction is no different than insurance, pharmacies, taxis, drivers licenses, EMT, etc.
Kane, I don't disagree with your position on the undo burden of these regulations, but pulling in constitutional rights and such isn't supported under the laws.
Since I really don't want this to dwell on abstract theories of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, I'm going to focus back on the regulations and what reasonably and practically could be done.
So, which one of these are allowed by an owner/builder in the construction process:
1. They can do the foundation work subject to inspection.
2. They can install structural elements subject to inspection.
3. They can install HVAC subject to inspection.
4. They can install roofing subject to inspection
Based on everyone’s experience, besides the absolute prohibition on electrical and plumbing, are there any other aspects of home construction as an owner/builder where the owner/builder cannot perform some of the actual work?
Kane, I don't disagree with your position on the undo burden of these regulations, but pulling in constitutional rights and such isn't supported under the laws.
Since I really don't want this to dwell on abstract theories of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, I'm going to focus back on the regulations and what reasonably and practically could be done.
So, which one of these are allowed by an owner/builder in the construction process:
1. They can do the foundation work subject to inspection.
2. They can install structural elements subject to inspection.
3. They can install HVAC subject to inspection.
4. They can install roofing subject to inspection
Based on everyone’s experience, besides the absolute prohibition on electrical and plumbing, are there any other aspects of home construction as an owner/builder where the owner/builder cannot perform some of the actual work?