I BELIEVE THIS IS ADANGER TO OTHER PERSONS
2007-11-21 23:50:31 · 13 answers · asked by Frank M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Call your local building commission or inspector. City Hall or County Courthouse.
2007-11-24 12:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quoted..."In the world of electricity the only part that has to be done by an electrican is hooking the wire up to the breaker box.
The way stuff is made today if it is hooked up wrong then the breaker will trip and will not work properly untill it is hooked up correctly, no matter how many time you try to turn the circuit on the breaker will trip."
A bit of a simplification, as there are many ways it can be done where it appears to be OK and work, but is still not correct.
If cables are undersized there can be overheating and fire, but it would still appear to work.
If the Earth (ground) isn't present it would still work, but with no protection in the event of a fault.
If they've used the wrong size breakers, it would still work but not be safe against overload.
If cables aren't installed correctly, there could be danger of physical contact by people.
You really should inform someone if you think there's something wrong.
People telling you to mind your own business are being silly, if someone got hurt you'd feel bad about it.
Also. if it has been installed without permission, they might also be 'stealing' the power from someone.
You are being community spirited, not nosey or a busybody.
2007-11-22 03:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by gandy8158 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the world of electricity the only part that has to be done by an electrican is hooking the wire up to the breaker box.
The way stuff is made today if it is hooked up wrong then the breaker will trip and will not work properly untill it is hooked up correctly, no matter how many time you try to turn the circuit on the breaker will trip.
Tell your boss what happened and if he dosen't do any thing about it then go to his boss and on up the ladder untill something is done about it
2007-11-22 01:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by hebers1 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
As long as the installation is done properly there isn't any danger. But if the wrong size wire or improper raceways or equipment was used then you could be looking at trouble.
Don't mess with it unless you know what your doing, It can BITE you.
2007-11-22 00:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the electric company. Couch your conversation in terms of why you think someone has done this, and ask them to investigate. This kind of fraud is a big cost to electric companies, and to businesses.
2007-11-23 13:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by WhydoIdothis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you clarify the question here?Do you think someone did some unauthorized wiring or do you think someone has taped into your electricity illegally to get free service?
2007-11-22 01:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by erndog1001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bet they are not the only ones .it's a matter of fact that unregulated work goes on all the time,Usually only comes to light when someone is either killed or injured.
2007-11-22 01:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by SAPPER 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you believe! this is so! call the local building inspector and report a code violation. If your afraid of repercussion do it anonymously.
2007-11-23 02:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have proof go to your supervisor or manager. Such things are also illegal throught out North America. What do you think it is intended for?
If not then then it may be just your paranoia.
2007-11-21 23:56:03 · answer #9 · answered by James V 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
and what makes you an expert on electricity,?
do you have a degree in electrical engineering?
or do you like to stick your nose into where its not needed?
2007-11-22 01:06:29 · answer #10 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋