[Seahawk]

Because he doesn't have any skin in the game...but you most assuredly do.

I've done some "wink, wink" permit jobs here for storage sheds, barn wrappings, sea wall work, etc., but if it involves gas, plumbing or electric I pull a permit if required.

Originally Posted by kaisen

For something like that, YES! You are adding a significant amount of liability if you do not. Get a permit

Originally Posted by kaisen

Your insurance company has an 'out' to deny coverage of a related incident (i.e. fire, personal injury, etc) if you didn't pull a permit. It's a BIG CYA thing.

Originally Posted by Gogar

I do understand the CYA part of it,

Why does the fireplace installer even give me the option?

thanks