Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Lighting Circuit Installation
Lighting Circuit Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Lighting Circuit Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Lighting Circuit Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Lighting Circuit Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Lighting Circuit Installation labor cost? What are the important Lighting Circuit Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Lighting Circuit Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Lighting Circuit Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Lighting Circuit Installation expect to pay between $183.71 to $292.88 for each lighting circuit. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Lighting Circuit Installation work? | Your Lighting Circuit Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Lighting Circuit Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Lighting Circuit Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the lighting circuit may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Lighting Circuit Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Lighting Circuit Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Lighting Circuit Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Lighting Circuit Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Lighting Circuit Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Lighting Circuit Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Lighting Circuit Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed lighting circuit layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Lighting circuit will be installed so that the lighting circuit base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of wiring; there will be no splice along any connection
- Locate and secure wiring in straight, clean runs along framing, so that wiring is protected from damage
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The lighting circuit will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The lighting circuit will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The lighting circuit will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- The lighting circuit surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All lighting circuit operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
Lighting Circuit Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Lighting Circuit Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the lighting circuit work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Lighting Circuit Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Lighting Circuit Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of lighting circuit, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order lighting circuit; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of lighting circuit; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Connect lighting circuit to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Lighting Circuit Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Lighting Circuit Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
