DOING WORK WITHOUT A
REQUIRED PERMIT IS NOT ONLY ILLEGAL, BUT MAY ALSO INVALIDATE YOUR HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE.
When you're
doing a remodeling job, wiring may be old and outdated. If you're tearing out
walls enough to expose wiring, it should be brought up to code. Obviously, that
involves more work and money for materials like cable, boxes, switches,
staples, but you'll feel much better having newer, safer cable in the house.