You should never “lend” your contractors license to anyone, for any reason, ever. There are many good reasons for a contractor to have this “never lend” policy.

However, sometimes it can be advantageous for a contractor to pull a permit for someone else’s work. Like a homeowner installed his own main electrical panel and then he finds out that his city does not allow homeowners to obtain a “Homeowner’s Permit” for that job.

Without going into a lot of explanation, here is a form I made up a few years ago that has minimized my risk and maximized my profit in these situations. WARNING! Is this legal in your state? I’m not the guy who knows or is going to find out; that’s up to you. But, anyway, here’s the form:

I _____________________ am requesting that The Electric Connection

Print Name

obtain an electrical permit for electrical work located at

__________________________________________________________

Address City State Zip

I am aware that The Electric Connection did not perform this electrical work and is not responsible for any corrections or repairs required as a result of either the electrical work or the inspection of this work.

I am aware and agree that The Electric Connection is obtaining a permit for work that was done by others and that The Electric Connection is not responsible for the quality and/or safety of this work now or at any future time, and that The Electric Connection is not responsible for any present or future liabilities arising out any of the work covered under this permit.

For the sum of __________ plus the exact cost of the electrical permit, The Electric Connection will obtain an electrical permit for this electrical work. If the electrical work does not pass inspection, I may or may not choose to hire The Electric Connection to make any corrections necessary to bring the electrical work up to city/national electrical code standards as required by the electrical inspector.

If I choose to hire The Electric Connection to do this electrical work, I am aware that there will an additional charge for this work, and that this additional cost will be mutually agreed by myself and The Electric Connection before any work is started.

________________             ___________________ Signature                                    Date

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Properly lighting a space or environment takes a little know-how. An important part of what will help make an educated decision is understanding correlated color temperature (CCT) and how it relates to the shade of white light that you will experience. Understanding CCT can help greatly with setting the tone or feel of a room.

Correlated color temperature (CCT) will tell you what hue and tone of white to expect from a specific bulb or fixture. CCT is measured in Kelvin (K), which is similar to degrees in Celsius. Different temperatures on the Kelvin scale represent different colors. For example, light at 2000K-3500K looks more orange/yellow and is called ultra warm or warm white, and as temperature increases in Kelvins, color changes to more of a “paper white” known as natural or neutral white (between 3500K and 5100K) and finally into a bluish-white known as cool white (5100K-20000K).

CRI) of 82 to show the true colors of objects and surroundings.

A rocker switch allows for two levels of light, but the fixture can also be dimmed with an electronic low-voltage (ELV) dimmer. Up to 10 under-cabinet fixtures can be joined in a series with our interconnect cables. The low-profile white aluminum fixture has 120V AC operation and is designed to last 30,000 hours—three times longer than equivalent fluorescent fixtures.

Finding a good electrician can be a challenge. The Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area is filled with electrical contractors making big claims, but how do you know who you can trust? Whether you need your entire home rewired or just a relatively simple project completed like a new outlet for your clothes dryer, it’s important for your home and family’s safety to find a licensed electrician to do the work. The same is true of your workplace, where employee and client safety is a major concern.

If you’re on the search for a good electrician in the area, it’s essential to choose someone who has gone through the training, apprenticeship, and other steps necessary to be licensed by your state, whether it’s Maryland, Virginia, or the District. Working with electricity can be hazardous, both to the workers and to your home. Even a small short circuit can cause a home fire, endangering both your property and your family.

Answer that question of how do I find a good electrician by asking friends, neighbors, and colleagues for recommendations. If you’re a new homeowner or new to the area, online directories like Angie’s List can give you unbiased reviews of DC area electric contractors. The Yellow Pages can also be a good place to start.

If you’re asking yourself how to find a good electrician in the DC area, we hope you’ll consider Kolb Electric. We’ve been helping Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC homeowners like you with their electric needs for nearly 90 years. Kolb Electric is a full-service electrical contractor and all of our electricians are licensed to work in your area. We offer free, fair estimates as well as 24-hour emergency service, seven days a week. To learn how Kolb Electric can solve your electrical needs and/or to schedule an appointment, call us at 877 287-1179.