Oh Lord Inspectors Comin

[ToxicShocker]

 

[pinger]

I always shake my head at the stupidity of people who do un -approved building work.

What happens when you try to sell the property at settlement that has unapproved additions? A shit load of extra stress at an already stressful time, and more cost than if you just went through the process and paid the permits at the time.

Zero sympathy.

 

[ToxicShocker]

 

[Clippy]

Ask him to inspect this



Then hit him with a stunner and he'll remember nothing

sorry Wrestling made me retarded

 

[Oblivian]

I called a residential, a commercial contractor, and a realtor who all said, don't worry about it, but make sure your neighbors aren't pissed for any reason. They implied the inspectors won't hassle a homeowner as much as a pro doing the work without permits.

The realtor said hurry the fuck up and complete it, if they come inside play dumb and say "all I did was put tile and cabinets in".

Everything was done to code, but can't be verified without destroying it. The only thing I cheaped out on was installing all arc-fault breakers, which is a new 1-1-19 requirement. My upgraded panel won't hold 10 new arc faults.

No one will really be able to give you advice besides local people. Inspection/permit issues vary GREATLY from state to state, city to city, county to county, etc. Some places can be pretty harsh as it is an easy money grab. Other places really don't give a shit since you are improving the property. Our county is extremely relaxed on it, however, it pisses of the Assessor as taxable value really should increase with these improvements. I think we are going to start to see more pressure for violations to be handed out. I don't think our county would ever make you redo it all if it is to code, but I can see fines in the future.

 

[JOE QUEEF]

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

Neighbor probably did not snitch on you. The shitbag inspectors look for construction debris all the time and check for a permit. You really should have been more careful about that. Your followup about throwing out some old stuff from the garage is solid though.

Don't worry, the inspector cannot demand a walk through and probably won't even follow up. Don't admit to anything, and don't let them see anything.

 

[TTech]

lol first thought it was some bondage bathroom when I saw those medevial lights. But then overall, it looks quite elegant, I like it.

But anyway, arent you worried just destroying a loadbearing wall? I dont think much of anything about permits or doing it all yourself but tearing down basically foundations that keep it all up. That is not a joke anymore , especially in LA ,earthquakes and stuff?

 

[ToxicShocker]

Not much I can say to allay people's concerns regarding the beam. The kitchen is now 22x24', but the island makes the kitchen feel 22x9. I paid an engineer $700 to write a 14 page report from the blueprints, and it cited a 16"x 4" x 24' pls beam. A buddy who is a general contractor helped install it.The purpose of having an engineer do his work was to know that it was not only strong enough, but met current excessive standards.

The bathroom pic was an ~early one, still no mirror but I've installed all the accessories and a floating cabinet on the right. I figured waiting till I found the perfect mirror was better than rushing it.

Here's the cabinet thats on the right wall now.

 

[Darth_Inv1ctu5]

I wouldn't stress about it, and what would be the point of stressing? There's not much you can do to fix it now other than finish and hope they don't return. If they do, don't answer the door (seriously).

In my experience inspectors tend to be of 2 types, the nice guy that will let this all slide now that he has plausible deniability (i.e. he asked about it and it's on you for lying, but he'll not be in any trouble). Or, the power hungry douche-bag that couldn't cut it as a contractor and now just likes to be a dick because he feels he has the power to.

In any case, if you're through final inspection on the bath, there's no reason for them to be by again. Of course, don't give them any reason to stop by (make sure you don't leave supplies/debris/trash visible outside).

As for your bath, it overall looks nice, but:

• It's lacking 4-6 body sprays (you seem poor?)
• Overall shower size is too large for only the one head and really should have at least another on a different wall (opposite or adjacent)
• With just the one showerhead you'll always be showering alone as no self-respecting female would put up with getting slightly wet and really cold because your fat ass is blocking all the hot water.
  
• I prefer steam showers (you are poor?)
• Good luck on that faucet/bowl combo not splashing like a MFer
• Not a fan of the chosen dark grout color since it just looks dirty (poor people can't afford maids to squeegee their tile after each use?)
• Niche looks tiny and inadequate (maybe poor people can't afford things to put into the niche(s)?)
• Window in a shower is almost never a good longterm idea (eventually ALL windows in showers cause issues)
• The lack of mirror is troubling. Either you're a vampire or poor (or both)

I could go on but frankly I'm too rich, good looking, and powerful to bother typing advice to peasants.

TL;DR: the man lives in abject poverty, which, unfortunately, informed his interior design faux pas

 

[Darth_Inv1ctu5]

Neighbor probably did not snitch on you. The shitbag inspectors look for construction debris all the time and check for a permit. You really should have been more careful about that. Your followup about throwing out some old stuff from the garage is solid though.

Don't worry, the inspector cannot demand a walk through and probably won't even follow up. Don't admit to anything, and don't let them see anything.

He sounds like he has enough drywall to bury the inspector in his walls, problem solved

 

[OverCoronavirus Pressure]

@ToxicShocker have you considered touching him with the jab?

The first option is always a good option

 

[plataoplombo]

Going through that shit now, but I'm on the other side of it. Bought a mixed use building a few years ago and one of the units was converted to residential from commercial without pulling any permits. Luckily I bought it with the intention on converting it back to commercial but when the inspector came out he made me kick out the tenant that was living there and put an notice that said its not safe for human habitation.

 

[ralphc1]

Can you upgrade your upgraded panel?

Bathroom looks great btw

Most homes in the US these days will need more than one panel as there is a limit of 42 overcurrent limiting devices per panel.

 

[StotheQ]

In Canada (unless something has changed recently) ARC faults are only required in bedrooms.

Edit: and for anyone in Canada doing electrical, Its worth it to pull the permit with ESA. its not expensive, and if you convey that you just want to make sure everything is done right, they inspectors are pretty good at working with you.

Townhship/city permits and inspectors suck...

 

[JoeyJoeJoeJr]

Obviously you did something very stupid.

 

[Ralph Wiggum]

... I paid an engineer $700 to write a 14 page report from the blueprints, and it cited a 16"x 4" x 24' pls beam. A buddy who is a general contractor helped install it.The purpose of having an engineer do his work was to know that it was not only strong enough, but met current excessive standards.

So, you paid for an engineer and blueprints, but you didn't bother getting the permit? Why not? You already had all the necessary documents.

 

[Ralph Wiggum]

Serious advice tho, I'm from the LA area as well. If he comes back, tell him, Yes, you did remodel the kitchen, but don't mention anything about the demo wall. I doubt the city has plans on record for your home, I doubt they care enough to look it up. If they make you, pay for the remodel permit and pretend the wall was never there. Otherwise, button everything up. a kitchen remodel not showing up on permit history won't screw up a sale. It's not like you added square-footage or anything like that.

 

[eighterumg5]

If he shows up with a code book in his hand....You're fucked

 

[ToxicShocker]

All done

Everything was finished months ago but I didn't lay the floors until last week. I've already scratched them twice. Inspector never came back