NABCEP [RE-wrenches]

Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services toddcory at finestplanet.com
Sat Dec 21 10:58:45 PST 2002


AMEN!

Thanks Joel.

Todd


Joel Davidson wrote:

> Graham,
>
> We all know that contractors screw up even though the Contractors State
> License Board clearly states: "...merely holding a contractor's license
> does not make for a successful contractor. You must be skilled in the
> chosen craft and diligent in business affairs-one or the other is not
> good enough! You (and your employees) must be willing and able to
> perform to acceptable trade standards and according to plans and
> specifications. To survive in an increasingly competitive market, you
> must also fulfill your duties and responsibilities as a licensed and
> regulated business in California."
>
> We also know that PV professionals are very concerned about screw ups.
> Just this week a PV contractor told me that he fixed a system that had
> several problems (ungrounded array, missing safety disconnects, etc.)
> yet had passed inspection. The owner is taking the installer to small
> claims court to recoup the money spent fixing the system. That's the way
> the contracting game works.
>
> The next day, a contractor's worker installing his first Sunny Boy
> residential PV system called to ask he could use Romex for module
> interconnects. I told him that the interconnects are going to be in a
> hot, wet location so he has to use the right wire for the job and haa a
> few good choices, but Romex is not one of them. That's the way the
> teaching game works.
>
> I've had it up to here with people who want more rules. There are
> already too many of rules, laws, ordinances, etc. If you see PV
> installers screwing up, then deal with it. Teach them how to do it right
> or report them to State License Board.
>
> NABCEP supporters say certification is a good thing. NABCEP opponents
> generally agree that mandatory certification is a bad thing. I hate more
> rules, but look forward to reading the study guide and sample Q&As.
>
> Happy holidays.
> Joel Davidson
>
> Graham Owen wrote:
>
> Bill , Joel and All,
>
> I believe the CAL SEIA position is well thought out and appropriate,
> especially considering there are no NABCEP certified installers, yet.
>
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Todd Cory
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Mt. Shasta Energy Services
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