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YorickTheCat t1_j3wzoi8 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Do we need permits for a basic bathroom update? by [deleted]

Valves aren't cosmetic, nor is updating the GFCI even if it's in the same place. That's interesting they offered a permit waiver for something the city requires. Saves them from you, but not you from the city or protect you from a rejected insurance claim should something go wrong. Editing to add: a lot of people do relatively minor electrical and plumbing work on their homes without issue, and no one is the wiser.

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[deleted] OP t1_j3x2llv wrote

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YorickTheCat t1_j3x6lne wrote

I'm not sure. I was under the impression that at least some types of permits have to be pulled by a licensed contractor/electrician/plumber. I hope you don't mean the company was going to charge you thousands for just handling the permitting, that's been just a nominal fee when I've had it done, or they don't charge at all. Word to the wise, check to see that permits have been pulled if the contractor said they are doing it. I caught an electrician pulling a fast one in that regard and it almost delayed a house closing.

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[deleted] OP t1_j3xeltw wrote

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YorickTheCat t1_j3xr3kc wrote

Yeah, it's pretty annoying not being able to determine what costs what. Good luck with your bathroom remodel. I've got one on my to do list too.

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