Danville wants building owners to choose safe over save
By Tracy Moss
Monday June 29, 2009
Tracy Moss
Mike Vandewalker with Walker Electric at a work site Friday in Danville. His truck has his electrical license number painted on the door. Walker said some electrical jobs in the city are done by people without licenses and without city permits, which enables city inspectors to ensure the work has been done to code.
DANVILLE – When money is tight, people cut costs. But city officials don't want property owners or contractors to save dollars by ignoring building codes or other necessary procedures that ensure safety.
"Because times are tight, people are using unlicensed contractors to do work," Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer said. "That's a big concern of ours, we want to look at making sure our procedures and process for receiving licensing in the city is appropriate."
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