This was at a electrical fire inspection very recently....

The backstory....

This family hired a local handyman to add another outlet for the kitchen, where there new GE 1200 watt microwave was on the countertop.

The outlet was tapped off of the lighting circuit for the living room, and was on the other side of the wall. Basically, behind it for the most part.

So, the wiring was about 2 feet long - from the outlet in the living room, to up above at the countertop where the microwave was set.

Needless to say, but the handyman torched the joint, and these people pretty much lost everything. Nobody was hurt, they got out in time, so that's the most important thing.

Lastly, the house was built in 1942.

Here are a couple of questions for you....

1- In your opinion, how much electrical work should a handyman legally be able to do?

2- Should it incorporate a "maximum dollar amount" of electrical work? (Some states have a "limit" - example, up to $100.00)

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Be good 👍

I did not do the installation. I did the inspection.

These pics are from completed inspections.

I am not asking for help to decide on what to do, I have already made my decision.

The questions are just for friendly conversation and your professional opinion(s).