What is the name of your state? WA
In July/August 2005 an electrical company was sub contractor to wire a small building being prepared for use as a private school. The electrician knew it was to be a school and proceeded with the wiring without giving an estimate or written contract. The building failed the WA State Dept. of Labor and Industries inspection because the wiring was not a metallic wiring system required by law for a school of any size. The electrical contractor was informed, got into an argument with the inspector, and decided the best course was to ignore the situation. Threre was no talk of a bill nor did we receive a bill. Another company did the wiring correctly, donating all but $2500 of the $12,000 job. It was necessary to tear out all of the first electrician's work. On September 5, 2006, we received a bill for $2236.00 from the first electrician. Do we need to pay this bill?
Thank you,
Carolyn
In July/August 2005 an electrical company was sub contractor to wire a small building being prepared for use as a private school. The electrician knew it was to be a school and proceeded with the wiring without giving an estimate or written contract. The building failed the WA State Dept. of Labor and Industries inspection because the wiring was not a metallic wiring system required by law for a school of any size. The electrical contractor was informed, got into an argument with the inspector, and decided the best course was to ignore the situation. Threre was no talk of a bill nor did we receive a bill. Another company did the wiring correctly, donating all but $2500 of the $12,000 job. It was necessary to tear out all of the first electrician's work. On September 5, 2006, we received a bill for $2236.00 from the first electrician. Do we need to pay this bill?
Thank you,
Carolyn