Overheard a homeowner say something that made me pause

I was at a supply house yesterday waiting for an order and this guy in line was telling his friend he didn't need a permit for a panel upgrade because he was just swapping parts. Just swapping parts. I hear stuff like that more often lately and it really bothers me. A panel swap is a major change and skipping the inspection means nobody catches bad work or unsafe conditions. Has anyone else noticed more homeowners trying to DIY major electrical work like this?

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daniel59322d ago

Just swapping parts" yeah and I'm just swapping a transmission in my Corolla in the driveway.

west.henry22d ago

Nailed it, that's the same energy.