[Deep Cover]

So, I have a friend/ex coworker that is doing unlicensed/uninsured electrical work. I already voiced my concerns and he said that he isn't doing anything big (not that that made me feel better). I found out he is doing service changes (assuming no permit). Would you rat on him?

 

[BBQ]

I have a strict 'mind my own damn business' policy that only gets violated if there is a clear and immediate danger to others.

Licensing, permits, tax and most NEC violations do not rise to that level

 

[Deep Cover]

I usually agree with that...this one is a little more personal than usual.

 

[oldtimer]

I usually agree with that...this one is a little more personal than usual.

This is a Friend ?

 

[Deep Cover]

Yeah. I worked with the guy for a while. We've stayed in touch. Good guy, but has had a hard time keeping a job. Failed the JMan's test. Now he's doing work for a house flipper.

Knowing his skill level, I'm worried (for a couple reasons).

 

[oldblue]

I wouldn't rat him out. The house flipper will just bring in another hack. All you'll be doing is hurting your friend or just your friendship.

Unless you think this guy is really doing a horrible job and if not stopped will get somebody killed. Then you know what you have to do.

 

[MHElectric]

I would keep my mouth shut, and I would find something else to spend my time worrying about.

 

[butcher733]

Don't be a player hater.

 

[Deep Cover]

Maybe you all are right. It just pisses me off when people get "ahead" by avoiding the rules.

 

[BBQ]

Maybe you all are right. It just pisses me off when people get "ahead" by avoiding the rules.

Will you feel better by screwing them?

I know that is a harsh way to put it but it is pretty much what you are talking about.

 

[Deep Cover]

Will you feel better by screwing them?

I know that is a harsh way to put it but it is pretty much what you are talking about.

I didn't even feel good asking the question.

 

[EBFD6]

Will you feel better by screwing them?

I would.

If I have to pay for a license, why shouldn't everyone else?

If my company has to pull permits, why shouldn't everyone else?

Either play by the rules or don't play at all. And If you don't play by the rules I will rat you out and hope you get screwed to the fullest extent.

 

[Bkessler]

The guy doing the illegal work is probably a low life. But not as much if a low life as the person who'd turn them in. If you can't get "ahead" you need to take a look in the mirror and then start pointing the blame finger.

 

[Deep Cover]

The guy doing the illegal work is probably a low life. But not as much if a low life as the person who'd turn them in. If you can't get "ahead" you need to take a look in the mirror and then start pointing the blame finger.

That's an interesting stance.

 

[BBQ]

I would.

I find that pretty damn sad and entirely hypocritical.

If I have to pay for a license, why shouldn't everyone else?

If my company has to pull permits, why shouldn't everyone else?

Either play by the rules or don't play at all. And If you don't play by the rules I will rat you out and hope you get screwed to the fullest extent.

I think someone should follow you around and rat you out every time you break an OSHA rule.

The company I work for spends $100,000s to comply with safety rules yet we have to compete with you and your cheating.

I hope you and your company get screwed to the fullest extent. :whistling2:

 

[cdslotz]

How do you do service changes without a permit?

 

[aftershockews]

How do you do service changes without a permit?

You make sure your work vehicle is not visible from the street.:whistling2:

 

[Deep Cover]

Very easy. The same way you do them legally, but no inspection and no final connection from the POCO.

 

[BBQ]

Very easy. The same way you do them legally, but no inspection and no final connection from the POCO.

Here they have these little tags on the meter ....

My own meter now has a lock on it because I cut the tag off before to pull the meter without telling the power co.

 

[MTW]

Here they have these little tags on the meter ....

My own meter now has a lock on it because I cut the tag off before to pull the meter without telling the power co.

They should seize your house and all your property now.