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September 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM #18012September 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM #611096
NotCranky
ParticipantTechnically you need a permit. I called my insurance company a long time ago on a similar issue and they said it would not be an issue in any settlement because insurance covers doing things not exactly by the book as long as there is no intent to deliberately cause damage. YMMV.
The change is perfectly safe, if done by someone who knows what they are doing… even to the point of making the insurance question moot. I think comes down to how you feel about circumventing authority and the associated fees.
September 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM #611183NotCranky
ParticipantTechnically you need a permit. I called my insurance company a long time ago on a similar issue and they said it would not be an issue in any settlement because insurance covers doing things not exactly by the book as long as there is no intent to deliberately cause damage. YMMV.
The change is perfectly safe, if done by someone who knows what they are doing… even to the point of making the insurance question moot. I think comes down to how you feel about circumventing authority and the associated fees.
September 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM #611841NotCranky
ParticipantTechnically you need a permit. I called my insurance company a long time ago on a similar issue and they said it would not be an issue in any settlement because insurance covers doing things not exactly by the book as long as there is no intent to deliberately cause damage. YMMV.
The change is perfectly safe, if done by someone who knows what they are doing… even to the point of making the insurance question moot. I think comes down to how you feel about circumventing authority and the associated fees.
September 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM #611727NotCranky
ParticipantTechnically you need a permit. I called my insurance company a long time ago on a similar issue and they said it would not be an issue in any settlement because insurance covers doing things not exactly by the book as long as there is no intent to deliberately cause damage. YMMV.
The change is perfectly safe, if done by someone who knows what they are doing… even to the point of making the insurance question moot. I think comes down to how you feel about circumventing authority and the associated fees.
September 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM #612156NotCranky
ParticipantTechnically you need a permit. I called my insurance company a long time ago on a similar issue and they said it would not be an issue in any settlement because insurance covers doing things not exactly by the book as long as there is no intent to deliberately cause damage. YMMV.
The change is perfectly safe, if done by someone who knows what they are doing… even to the point of making the insurance question moot. I think comes down to how you feel about circumventing authority and the associated fees.
September 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM #611115Hobie
ParticipantWorking in the attic is what makes it costly. It seems that a tee in the common wall is easier and cheaper. ( 2-3 hours labor) Either way you will have some drywall work to do.
I would get the permit. Would not chance the insurance coverage issue for a <$50 owner pulled permit.
September 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM #611861Hobie
ParticipantWorking in the attic is what makes it costly. It seems that a tee in the common wall is easier and cheaper. ( 2-3 hours labor) Either way you will have some drywall work to do.
I would get the permit. Would not chance the insurance coverage issue for a <$50 owner pulled permit.
September 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM #611203Hobie
ParticipantWorking in the attic is what makes it costly. It seems that a tee in the common wall is easier and cheaper. ( 2-3 hours labor) Either way you will have some drywall work to do.
I would get the permit. Would not chance the insurance coverage issue for a <$50 owner pulled permit.
September 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM #611747Hobie
ParticipantWorking in the attic is what makes it costly. It seems that a tee in the common wall is easier and cheaper. ( 2-3 hours labor) Either way you will have some drywall work to do.
I would get the permit. Would not chance the insurance coverage issue for a <$50 owner pulled permit.
September 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM #612176Hobie
ParticipantWorking in the attic is what makes it costly. It seems that a tee in the common wall is easier and cheaper. ( 2-3 hours labor) Either way you will have some drywall work to do.
I would get the permit. Would not chance the insurance coverage issue for a <$50 owner pulled permit.
September 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM #612215ryphoenix
ParticipantIt’s not just the fee, although $150 or so isn’t anything to sneeze at. It’s mostly the inconvenience and time requirement. I need to get the permit (1-3 hours I heard, DMV wait style), baby sit the plumbers + inspection, and go 24 hours without gas. Considering I’m paid by the hour right now it’s just painful.
As long as the risk is very low then I think it’ll be okay to skip a permit.
September 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM #611901ryphoenix
ParticipantIt’s not just the fee, although $150 or so isn’t anything to sneeze at. It’s mostly the inconvenience and time requirement. I need to get the permit (1-3 hours I heard, DMV wait style), baby sit the plumbers + inspection, and go 24 hours without gas. Considering I’m paid by the hour right now it’s just painful.
As long as the risk is very low then I think it’ll be okay to skip a permit.
September 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM #611787ryphoenix
ParticipantIt’s not just the fee, although $150 or so isn’t anything to sneeze at. It’s mostly the inconvenience and time requirement. I need to get the permit (1-3 hours I heard, DMV wait style), baby sit the plumbers + inspection, and go 24 hours without gas. Considering I’m paid by the hour right now it’s just painful.
As long as the risk is very low then I think it’ll be okay to skip a permit.
September 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM #611155ryphoenix
ParticipantIt’s not just the fee, although $150 or so isn’t anything to sneeze at. It’s mostly the inconvenience and time requirement. I need to get the permit (1-3 hours I heard, DMV wait style), baby sit the plumbers + inspection, and go 24 hours without gas. Considering I’m paid by the hour right now it’s just painful.
As long as the risk is very low then I think it’ll be okay to skip a permit.
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