If I had done in-house construction (say partially finishing an unfinished basement) without obtaining a county permit or following county construction/engineering requirements, then decided to do it the right way, I gotta have the county engineer come in and inspect it, right? I know the site has be empty, and any existing drywall may be required to be removed so he can inspect what's behind it etc. So here's my question. For the construction that already exists - which isn't approved by the county, will I be fined for it? Or simply be told I must bring it into compliance (which is the plan anyway)? I'd be INVITING the county inspector myself; I am not trying to cause problems for fines obviously. Or do I have to take down all the drywall myself to begin with, and probably even the stud frames on the walls as well, and essentially invite him when it looks like I'm beginning from scratch?

Thanks,
~Ramy

 

How would they know that it wasn't finished when the house was built is my question?

I did drywall when I was in college as a part time job and the basement finishing never required inspections (in MD anyway).

 

Fairfax County is a different world my friend lol. They extend their reach into EVERYTHING. The more you regulate, the more income you can generate

 

wow, thats gay

The way it works in NH, if they want to see something, thats behind a wall, you remove the wall, if they want the whole wall done, you re do it

however, on the flip side, i found out i didnt need a permit to reside my house.. pushing my luck re siding, re sheithing, rebuilding walls, new electrical, replacing a section of foundation and sill's, and putting in a few new floor joists... soon you will see me posting about how i got heavly fined and house condemed

 

I work in the materials testing business (ECS) in chantilly and deal with a lot of these co inspectors give me a call. 571 238 0043
greg

 

And you waste money on fairfax county why? You must be living next door to work, thats about the only reason I'd live in fairfax.