Eigenvector wrote:
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Repairing drywall requires a permit. Meaning if I put a doorknob
through my wall I have to get a permit to repair it. How do these
people sleep at night?

Where the heck are you located so I can know to stay out of that
jurisdiction? (or , really?)

Sounds like need to just "don't ask, don't tell" would be the way to fly...

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