Lets say you get an electrical job done at your house be it a normal electrical job or a backup systems etc and the contractor is not a member of any association.
My understanding is that you would first contact the contractor and offer them the opportunity to make it right (it should have been done right the first time, but hey we all make mistakes, I believe in second chances, unless you are an arrogant Ahole, then oh boy that is when the real fun starts.
If the person decided that they are not prepared to engage and make an effort to sort out the non compliant items, you have 2 choices, either do what we did the last time, you create a list of the non compliant items, supported with time stamped photos and an independent observer. You pay the rent less the persons bill for sorting out the non compliant items. That is where the fight normally starts, so make sure you allow for a little wiggle room (like and extra 5 hours of back and forth)
Or you report it to the DOL, who will either visit the site or appoint the AIA. You will be liable for all the costs and have to appoint an attorney to claim for the costs from the contractor. I have neve heard of anyone every getting their money back.
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