A licensed electrician is required to pull permits and is subject to inspection, thereby assuring you a quality job.
When a permit is pulled, an inspector must be called upon to ensure the work meets the criteria of said permit.
Many unlicensed professionals like to bypass this process stating that it’s unnecessary; however, this is an absolutely necessary process in order for you to be sure you have a quality job done according to applicable codes.
Any time a contractor wants to bypass an inspection you should question this decision, as it may indicate shoddy or less-than-standard work.
