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Another Dumb Electrical Code Change Could Ban DIY EV Charger Installs
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this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2025
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To summarize: Requiring installation by electricians means that people will still DIY... They just won't bother to get a permit/get it inspected.
Whereas allowing DIY encourages permits and inspection.
It also adds more fodder for insurance companies to try to not do their job