licensed installers [RE-wrenches]

[Allan Sindelar]

Jeff,
You did the right thing. We are asked to do this, or similar, from time to
time. Besides the potential liability issues, we turn these requests down
because they are not in the best interest of our business.
Allan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Yago" <jryago at netscape.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:00 PM
Subject: RE: licensed installers [RE-wrenches]


>
> I was just contacted by a homeowner who plans to install a $40,000 grid
connected pv system on his own home as part of his "learning process", and
he plans to become certified by NABCEP in the process.   He wanted me to
review his design and was upset when I refused.  He said he would pay me to
"check" his design, and was willig to sign a "waiver" saying I am not
responsible for his system.
>
> I still responded that I was not willing to get involved, as if his house
burns down, some letter written by the installer who has no idea what he is
doing would not hold up in court if you are considered to be a "licensed
solar expert".  I also pointed out that any solar system installed for net
metering would require a letter to the local utility stating the system
meets code and signed by a licensed electrician who did the installation.
He then replied that he had an electrician that would sign his letters even
though the electrician had nothing to do with the design or installation of
any of them.
>
> Being a licensed engineer and a licensed electrician, it scares me that
other "professionals" are willing to provide this type of assistance to
people who clearly do not know what they are doing.  I also know the state's
licensing laws forbid "certifing" or "approving" work you are not directly
involved with from start to finish.
>
> Have any of you been approached to "review" somebody elses solar
installation and if you do, arn't you taking a big risk?
>
> Jeff Yago, P.E., C.E.M
> NABCEP certified installer
> licensed electrician
>
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