My small town Code of Ordinances/Building Regulations for Electrical Work for repairs and maintenance state: * A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed...

Today I got bit by a fixture lead that wasn't connected to any power source. This was surprising. The only thing I can guess is that since the neutral was still connected and the circuit that was still live, the LED driver transmitted excess current through the fixture and nabbed me when I...