Originally Posted By: bbadger
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Thanks again Paul.
I must say that it truly baffles me why electricians have such a hard time with HIs.
Heres how I see it.
1)A HI calls out something is wrong recommends a 'sparky' takes a look at it. Sparky finds all is well, electrician charges for his time and the HI has some explaining to do.
2)A HI calls out something is wrong recommends a 'sparky' takes a look at it. Sparky comes out finds the HI is correct, fixes the problem and charges for his time and matrial.
In both of these cases the EC makes money.
Then there is one other scenario
3)An HI calls out something is wrong recommends a 'sparky' takes a look at it. The work is wrong and the original sparky is called on the carpet for the bad work.
In this case I have no sympathy at all for the EC, they should have done the job correctly in the first place.
So IMO the only ECs that should have an issue with HIs are the hacks that should not be wiring anyway.
I happen to live in MA which means both ECs and HIs are regulated by the state. I am also required 21 hours of CE each code cycle. 
Bob
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Bob Badger
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
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