Skipping permits seems way too common for simple electrical fixes now

I was doing a walkthrough and spotted a new light switch put in without any inspection. The connections were loose and it just feels like a big risk. Have you seen this kind of thing happening more often in your work?

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harperr826mo ago

Ugh, DIY culture's making everyone think they're experts now.

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patriciarivera6mo ago

YouTube actually helped me spot bad contractors last year, so maybe it makes us better at telling real experts from fakes like Stella_walker34 said lol.

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stella_walker346mo ago

YouTube tutorials just help people learn skills... not become instant experts.

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jessicap825mo ago

So when does someone cross the line from learning a skill to acting like an expert? Is it when they fix one leaky faucet and start giving plumbing advice, or is there a real difference between having some knowledge and claiming to be a pro?

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