Added new light fixtures (where none existed previously) w/o a permit (New Rochelle: house)

[BorisGruschenko1812]

What will the issue be when a house is sold in New Rochelle?

[tommya]

Nope. City records don't keep track of light fixtures. No one knows whats old vs new.

[ponytrekker]

If you read the code of most towns, they are broad enough to require permits for any electrical or plumbing work. But as if I am really going to get a permit if I change a toilet valve or light switch.

[BorisGruschenko1812]

Thanks for your replies.

To clarify though, a friend who's an electrician put in sconces where none existed previously. I had no idea that this would require a permit, but someone told me now that it did.

When I sell the house, will the city make me take it out?

Thanks

[ponytrekker]

Originally Posted by BorisGruschenko1812

Thanks for your replies.

To clarify though, a friend who's an electrician put in sconces where none existed previously. I had no idea that this would require a permit, but someone told me now that it did.

When I sell the house, will the city make me take it out?

Thanks

Call the New Rochelle building inspector and ask. Give him your address and the amount of the improvements.

[BorisGruschenko1812]

Originally Posted by ponytrekker

Call the New Rochelle building inspector and ask. Give him your address and the amount of the improvements.

Thanks for the tip. I don't plan on selling the house for a few years, so closer to the time, that's a good idea. I wasn't sure that I needed a permit until someone told me recently that I did.

[Dblomgren]

I am in the restoration business. Call your town inspector. It gets complicated with old wiring vs new. Best to be safe & legal.