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Old 10/29/07, 7:55 PM
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Default Law prohibits DIYers from tampering with electrical wires

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Law prohibits DIYers from tampering with electrical wires
Stop right there Mr. Fixit! Don't you dare do anything involving the electrical panel until you've read this. If you're planning to convert your master bedroom into a swinging Austin Powers pad, complete with disco lights, make sure you've got a licensed electrical constructor on the premises. All electrical work in Ontario must now be performed by accredited pros. The new legislation, passed earlier this year, requires all electrical contractors to be licensed by the Electrical Contractor Registration Agency of the Electrical Safety Authority -- and with good reason. Since 1998, 100 Ontario workers and homeowners have been killed by electrocution, and 2,974 electrical fires have been reported. And don't forget to ask for the contractor's licence number, before starting work. To search for a licensed electrician, visit pluginsafely.ca or call 1-877-372-7233.
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Default Re: Law prohibits DIYers from tampering with electrical wires

[QUOTE=rwand1]http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/s...ate=2007/10/27

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Stop right there Mr. Fixit! Don't you dare do anything involving the electrical panel until you've read this. QUOTE]

Raymond,
This only does cover the panel.... I can still take the branch wires and scrape all the plastic of and string them around my house with no supports all I want to. I should make them all 220v.
I just started a new post on opening panels for home inspectors. Very interesting.
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