Yes, ALWAYS get permits from the city. They provide you with instructions about how to do the work and only cost about $250 for the required ones (Framing, Plumbing, Electrical) and also pays for at least 5 inspections (framing, initial plumbing, final plumbing, initial electrical, final electrical) ... if you haven't met the conditions for approval the inspector will leave instructions for how to pass. If you're home (even better) you can talk it out with him and get more advice that way.
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