quote=HotLine1Sparky:
Does the beauracracy involve life safety upgrades? Any electrical included in the 30-40K?
well there might be some emergeny lighting upgrades for me there,and i'm trying to talk the leasee into some T8 retrofits, as we do have a good rebate in the state of Vermont for anyone who pursues efficency.
"Upgrades" for various codes upon a change of occupancy are pretty standard to facilitate the 'new' use, and to clean-up what I call "sins of the past"
yeah i know Hotone, i can't argue with it either , it's just the demographic disparity that exists here that moves people to skip boarders ....we've lost a number of businesses that way, and subsequently jobs....
A CCO (continued certificate of occupancy) is required here for resi and comm/ind to determine IF there are any life safety situations/violations, and if there was any work done without permits/inspections. A check of records for any 'open' permits is also done.
actually, it exists here as well, i usually call the state when i'm asked, not being a nfpa101 expert
IMHO, that is not bureaucratic, it is for the safety of the public.
ok, and you and i are in the business of creating a safe electrical enviroment for people, that's why they call us
but let me ask you here, just how much are you willing to call 'existing' on a reno to be competitive in this economy?
for instance, a while ago i was solicited to do a church rewire. It's 90% original K&T
they said their insurance company required that the building is K&T free.
the magnitiude of the job, even in emt and wiremould is 5 figures, and that doesn't include the drywall/paint damage/repair
they don't have the $$$, period
but they're not 'safe' according to their insurance company
yet they are an existing installation according to the state
my advice? upgrade the service so that every single breaker is on an AFCI and ask said insurance company and the state if they'd sign off on it
~S~
edited to add , would Dave Dini & Rich Marchand be
proud of me or
what!