I am looking for advice and feedback. I am putting together a plan to build my own off-grid passive/active solar home. I want to do as much of the work myself, as possible. Purchasing the plans, and studying to be my own general contractor. I am doing an online electrician's course right now, but have no interest in spending 4 years working as an apprentice to get licensed. Just want a foundation of knowledge to be able to read a schematic drawing and install the conduit, wires, boxes, etc.. From what I am reading, I won't be able to pull a permit myself. So my idea is to go ahead and do the labor part of the install, being sure everything is correct and to code. Then getting a licensed electrician to come in, look it over making sure it's right, pull the permit, make the connections and sign off on it. Does this sound like a sound plan, or is this a bad idea? Maybe a better way? Thanks for any insights and advice.
