We've recently started inspections for new services here in West Virginia, I feel it is a very good thing but it is not without its growing pains.
I (someday) would like to be part of the big revolution of truly qualified electricians in WV, and lobby for inspections and permits being required for all phases of electrical construction... "within reason"...
I think there is a balance between the extremes of the "free states" and the not so free ones...
As it is, it is hard to compete and stay within code while making a profit here... but I'm giving it my best shot...
Alas, the ol' "grandfather clause" will keep the worst cases uh... "protected" (for want of a better word) from code compliance.
[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 08-14-2001).]
