Underground cable marking

[patty]

If you are doing the job illegally why worry about regulations LOL

I guess in a way they are making it illegally safe as possible?
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[juan]

I compare it to the clowns who drive a car without a license. We sure as hell do not condone the practice but just hope they obey the rules of the road.

[silentC]

Good point. So if they haven't got their license, how do you know they know the road rules?

[nev25]

I compare it to the clowns who drive a car without a license. We sure as hell do not condone the practice but just hope they obey the rules of the road.

The point I'm trying to make

If you teach the person to drive and tell them the road rules and they go out on the road unlicensed and kill them self are you liable.

[silentC]

Except in this case, you're telling them one or two of the rules and assuming they know the rest

[Vernonv]

Except in this case, you're telling them one or two of the rules and assuming they know the rest

If someone asks you what a stop sign is, would you tell them regardless of if they had a drivers license? Telling them could save their, or someone else's life.

I still don't see the harm or illegality, in answering a question such as I posed.

It's kind of the "head in the sand" theory ... if we don't tell kids about drugs they won't take them ... or if we don't tell them about sex and contraception they won't mess around and get pregnant. All in the name of safety of course.

[silentC]

If they had a driver's license, they wouldn't have to ask. If I have to tell them what a stop sign is this should be a clear indication that they should not be behind the wheel of a car at all and the best thing for me to do is call the cops before they kill someone.

I agree, a different approach is required with kids, who often don't yet have a well developed set of morals and an understanding of right and wrong. However, I presume we are dealing here with a grown adult who is mature enough to know the difference, despite how cleverly he might word his question

But you're right, I see nothing wrong with answering your question, as posted. People might read between the lines and assume you are doing something naughty and likewise I see nothing wrong with them cautioning you.

[wdyte_dan]

Are you at least allowed to dig the hole to lay the cable in?

[silentC]

You'll have a hard time getting a sparky to do it

[Vernonv]

If they had a driver's license, they wouldn't have to ask.

Yes, that would be cause for concern if they had to ask.

If I have to tell them what a stop sign is this should be a clear indication that they should not be behind the wheel of a car at all and the best thing for me to do is call the cops before they kill someone.

Regardless of his competency to drive, that one piece of information could stop them from running a stop sign. Providing the information has a long term benefit. Calling the cops (assuming he is behind the wheel when they get there) may get him off the road for a little while, but the next time he gets behind the wheel (illegally) he still won't know to stop at a stop sign.

However, I presume we are dealing here with a grown adult who is mature enough to know the difference, despite how cleverly he might word his question

You busted me ... now mums nagging me to get off the computer and go have my afternoon nap ... I get a bit grumpy and argumentative when I don't get my nap .

[silentC]

Regardless of his competency to drive, that one piece of information could stop them from running a stop sign.

That's assuming he knows where the brake pedal is. If I tell him about the stop sign, it might give him enough confidence to take it on, totally unaware of the greater complexity implied by the word 'stop'

[Vernonv]

That's assuming he knows where the brake pedal is. If I tell him about the stop sign, it might give him enough confidence to take it on, totally unaware of the greater complexity implied by the word 'stop'

Now, I'm thinking you might also need an afternoon nap.

You've got to love a good argument .... sorry, discussion.

[silentC]

You've got to love a good argument

Yeah... do you know where I can find one?

[Vernonv]

I should have seen that coming .

[patty]

Are you at least allowed to dig the hole to lay the cable in?

Of course you can dig the hole to lay the cable in it!
Some Electricians on this site will have you believe you cant change a light globe!