On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 09:57:37 -0400, "Michelle"
wrote:

OK, I know they are legally necessary, but why? What is the benefit of
obtaining a permit when I renovate the interior of my home? We're expanding
a bathroom.



Your local government looks in various ways to make a buck?
Seriously, without a permit you could be in trouble when you sell the
house and it is out of code. Or, there could be safety concerns.