The Case of the Residential Screw-Up - Investigation of basement fire uncovers Code violations made by electrical subcontractor

摘要

When a homeowner decided to finish the basement in his modest-sized home, he enlisted the help of trained professionals, hiring a general contractor to finish the downstairs into a bedroom and family room. Unfortunately, the project did not proceed without complications. The remodeling project included installation of a new electrical panel and rerouting of several circuits in addition to the wiring for lights and receptacles in the newly finished space. The GC subcontracted with an electrical contracting firm to perform modifications to, and installation of, the basement electrical system.