Use of NABCEP Certification [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

Bob-O,

Some consultants do not "sign off" on a job. They state verbally or in
writing that they inspected and tested the system, and that it was
installed and was performing properly or as specified, but they do warrant
nothing. They simply say, "It looks good to me, but I do not guarantee
anything." Also, some jurisdictions require designers to be licensed
professional engineers or licensed architects (not just licensed
contractors) and some jurisdictions and/or clients require designers to
carry professional liability insurance. The consultant's written scope of
work should help to clarify what happened. If nothing is in writing, then
it's just hearsay and you know what that's worth.

Joel Davidson

Original Message:
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From: Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection econnect at snowcrest.net
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:11:22 -0700
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Use of NABCEP Certification [RE-wrenches]



Daryl,
If Maine requires a NABCEP installer to actually install the system  
and we've got a rogue out there scamming it, then PLEASE send all the  
pertinent data to Pete Sheehan. psheehan at nabcep.org
If what you say is true AND can be verified AND Maine does NOT allow  
folks to DIY (many states do) and get the rebate, then NABCEP will  
take action against the Certificant. Depending on the facts of the  
case, this could be anything up to revocation of his/her certification.
However, IF Maine allows a licensed electrician to do the job and a  
NABCEP Cert. to sign off on it, it might be very tricky to get actual  
proof of that unless somebody flips and rats out the others.
Keep me in the loop.
Bob-O
On Oct 22, 2006, at 4:46 AM, Penobscot Solar wrote:

>
> Hello all,
>    I have for the second time now met local people who have installed
> their own system and had it signed off for by not only an electrician
> but a separate, certified NABCEP installer. Supposedly, this NABCEP
> certified installer is acting as a "gun for hire", signing off on
> systems for a fee, even though he is not involved in the actual
> installation. In the state of Maine the rebate/incentive program is
> only available to persons having their systems installed by a licensed
> electrician AND a NABCEP certified installer.
>    Has any one else had dealings with this type of situation? It is
> certainly no incentive for people to use experienced, licensed,
> certified installers if they can just hire them to sign off on their
> system.
>
> Daryl DeJoy
> Penobscot Solar Design
> NABCEP Certified installer
> Licensed electrical contractor


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