10/16/2025
you do know, as the listed team on the permit, you are liable, for everything, right? just today, we have turned away SIX people with work that wanted us to pull the permits for work performed.
it is one thing to do work and make a mistake, to work with the city to fix it.
it is another to have unlicensed people complete work for your pools, generators or new constriction and then try to have someone else pull the permit.
just stop. as license electricians and masters and contractors, you participating in this is not only risking your license and livelihood, but your quick $500 is undermining the entire industry and risking consumer safety.
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here are ten reasons why electricians should not pull permits for work they did not perform:
legal liability
if issues arise from the unperformed work, the electrician could is responsible for problems they didn't cause.
insurance complications
any claims made against the electrician's insurance may be denied if they have not completed the work, potentially leading to significant financial loss for the homeowner and the electrician as they are still liable for being on the permit
violation of regulations
pulling permits for work not done can violate local laws and building codes, resulting in fines or penalties.
integrity and reputation
misrepresenting work leads to damaged reputation and loss of trust among clients and peers.
potential for fraud charges
licensing boards or local authorities might classify this as fraud, leading to disciplinary actions or loss of license.
inaccurate record keeping
it complicates documentation, leading to confusion over what work was actually completed.
hindered inspections
authorities may conduct inspections based on pulled permits, which can lead to complications if the actual work doesn’t match.
cost of rectification
if problems arise from unperformed work, correcting them can incur additional costs.
ethics in the profession
maintaining ethical standards is vital for professional integrity and the overall reputation of the trade.
negative impact on client relationships
clients may feel misled or cheated if they discover permits were pulled for work under a different person/company name than the person they hired- leading to lost business opportunities.
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