DIYbanter - View Single Post - Do you really need to a permit and inspector to do work around the house?

wrote:

Here's a silly question... so why would you pay for a permit and/or
inspector to inspect work you do inside your home? Before someone

Largely because the people with the guns and badges say you
have to do it.

The time they start giving those guy badges, I'm running to
the hills for safety. Some of the inspectors are very nice
and knowledable, but some are downright dumb ****s. Oops! I
thought you meant the cops.