A buddy of mine was doing tiling work in the bathroom for a lady they know at work. He called to tell me the news about what happened the other day. They had two more guys from work helping out, one was doing the trim work and one was doing the electrician work. Both of them and my buddy always have done a lot of side jobs. The thing is my buddy smell smoke and saw the rooms starting to get fogging up, he ran to the kitchen thinking his electrician buddy did something wrong. They didn’t find the fire or smoke anywhere in that condo. They got a call to get out of the building. Eleven fire trucks came and now they saw the fire starting. The electrician guy face was all white thinking he had done something wrong and was scared to death. Fire inspector was asking for those guy’s insurance card as they were working there on a job. Those guys didn’t have one but were only helping out a fellow. It looked pretty much the electrician guy’ fault but the fire inspectors took inspection on it and found it wasn’t the electrician’s fault it was the faulty wiring from next door that got hot between the “fire blocking” wall. Fire seems to have got their floor and next door and downstairs. The lady who own that part of condo was fine for not having a permit. My question is doing side jobs for friends or friends of friends other than that is your everyday job do you need insurance on that? Do you feel safe doing some work for your friend who owns a part of the building like the condo? How about the homeowner own home?
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You need to follow the law. That varies according to location.
Basicly, if you are getting paid, you are acting as a pro and better be equipped like one
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How about hitting enter about every five lines or so. It makes you post easier to read. Thanks.
""How about hitting enter about every five lines or so. It makes you post easier to read. Thanks.""
I need training on that!
Training lesson #1A buddy of mine was doing tiling work in the bathroom for a lady they know at work. He called to tell me the news about what happened the other day. They had two more guys from work helping out, one was doing the trim work and one was doing the electrician work. Both of them and my buddy always have done a lot of side jobs.
The thing is my buddy smell smoke and saw the rooms starting to get fogged up, he ran to the kitchen thinking his electrician buddy did something wrong.They didn't find the fire or smoke anywhere in that condo. They got a call to get out of the building. Eleven fire trucks came and now they saw the fire starting. The electrician guys face was all white thinking he had done something wrong and was scared to death. Fire inspector was asking for those guy's insurance card as they were working there on a job. Those guys didn't have one but were only helping out a fellow. It looked pretty much the electrician guy' fault but the fire inspectors took inspection on it and found it wasn't the electrician's fault it was the faulty wiring from next door that got hot between the "fire blocking" wall. Fire seems to have got their floor and next door and downstairs.
The lady who own that part of condo was fine for not having a permit. My question is doing side jobs for friends or friends of friends other than that is your everyday job do you need insurance on that? Do you feel safe doing some work for your friend who owns a part of the building like the condo? How about the homeowner own home?
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
Now I see what you mean, thanks!
It made it easier reading.
(I didn't stop to think, I just typed away sorry)
Just doing my part to help old eyes. Mine glaze over and the woirds run together when there aren't many paragraphs broken out.Be well.
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
Training lesson #1
*chuckle*
Beer was created so carpenters wouldn't rule the world.
I was not trying to be a grammar snob or anything. As Pif showed you it really makes it easier to follow. If you blink while reading it is easier to find your way back. I think it helps the mind process things better too.
Interesting story by the way. Goes to show how things can go to s**t without any fault on our part and if you are not prepared thinks can catch up with you.
Bob
I would never work in a coop/condo w/ out insurance and permit--too many things to go wrong outside of the homeowners control--another resident or management could freak out, or something could go wrong like this. Too much risk.
My question is doing side jobs for friends or friends of friends other than that is your everyday job do you need insurance on that? Do you feel safe doing some work for your friend who owns a part of the building like the condo? How about the homeowner own home?
Ask your buddies that nearly Sh!t themselves when the fire marshal showed up!
Bet they're thinking permits ... and actual trade knowledge ... woulda been a good starting point.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
C'mon Jeff -
"actual trade knowledge"???
Everybody needs to start somewhere...
Don K.
EJG Homes Renovations - New Construction - Rentals
Ask your buddies that nearly Sh!t themselves when the fire marshal showed up!
I'm doing some work for a guy that I know for a fact does not have any insurance, hes running to close to break even money for such frivolous things like insurance!
I have mine and I think his thinking is that "well if something goes wrong Doug's insurance will cover it"
For his sake I hope he doesn't have to find out.
Doug