Just comments and etc.
Do you as a contractor, property owner, resident ( of a munincipality ), expect a licensed electrical contractor to have the installation inspected by a qualified electrical inspector?
How do you expect the munincipality to pay for the inspectors ( building department ) expenses ?
I do agree with Tom, that in many cases, the building fees, whether license or permit are nothing more than a tax ( or a cash cow for the general fund ).
Any fees collected from electrical contractors by licenses and/or permits fees should first provide for a "1st Class knowledgeable and dedicated Building Department employees doing thorough inspections" and any remaining funds then can go into the General Fund.
I don't mean employees that seem to do only "drive-by" inspections.
