Re: 110 VAC Fire Alarms

["Roland Moore" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

 >Where "liability" comes into play is when you've tagged >off  on something
as "meeting spec" and it can be >demonstrated that it doesn't (negligence).

It was not only that but if something doesn't work after the inspection, or
fails a few weeks down the road, cheapskates like that will inevitably call
up and insist your "fix" their problem for free "since it was working fine
before your man touched it".

"Frank Olson" <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Roland Moore wrote:
> > A hundred bucks for that kind of potential liability? If there isn't a
lot
> > more business to be had I say RUN AWAY!
>
>
> I agree but not strictly from the liability standpoint.  I don't think
> you're exposing yourself to any kind of "potential liability" for
> properly completing the suggested test form (or the one your local AHJ
> provides).  Where "liability" comes into play is when you've tagged off
> on something as "meeting spec" and it can be demonstrated that it
> doesn't (negligence).  It is suggested (some would use the word
> "mandatory") that you maintain an insurance policy that covers you for
> general liability as well as exposure to the risks specific to your line
> of work.  In many jurisdictions you have to provide proof of coverage
> before you are awarded the contract.
>
> You really have to cover your expenses and put a few shekels aside
> (called profit), or the whole exercise isn't worth it.  $100.00 for an
> inspection is ludicrously low.  I wouldn't even roll a truck unless my
> man was "covered" by a minimum two hour charge.  At $65.00 an hour,
> that's $130.00 just to get his body on site.  Then there's the hour it
> will take him to complete the paperwork, materials (canned smoke, etc.).
>   Even $200.00 is on the "light side" and I would only do it for that
> amount if the customer was a "regular" with multiple buildings (of
> similar construction and layout) which we already serviced.