Q: In past articles you've mentioned “as-built permits” for additions and alterations that were done without building permits. I have a property that was totally renovated — new electrical, plumbing, ...

QDEAR BARRY: We received a notice from our local building department informing us that our garage was converted to a bedroom without a building permit. The conversion was done by the previous owners.

Q: Construction was just completed on our new home, but the building official would not approve the final inspection. He says an as-built permit is now needed before corrective work can be done. The ...