I really never paid much attention, and always assumed when you hired a guy to come cut your concrete, and install a new basement window, they went out and got the permits required.
Well don't assume shit lol.
I've run into 3 cases now where the contracter never pulled a permit.
And on one of them, I almost got stung.
I'm currently undergoing a development and building permit to legalize a previously illegal basement suite.
The prior owner added a window to the side of the house. Well, there are rules as to area of total glazing allowed, and with the new window I am over the limit.
They almost made me remove the window.
Fuck, lol
Just a heads up, these dirt bags aren't pulling permits, and it must be up to the home owner i guess.
When I hire an electrician, he usually pulls them if required, I woulda thought it was the same.
Anyway.