I have a new tenant and he has a contractor there making renovations. He wants his plumber who may not be licensed to take some plumbing lines from my washer and split them to service his machine to be opposite them. I called the licensed plumber that I use and I asked him about it and he says people do all sorts of things and to leave it alone as to do that is OK, and not against code.

The problem is after Sandy the basement is in terrible shape and if after all the wood paneling comes off, if electrical problems are found I want the work done by a licensed electrician that will require a permit and inspection. I did the needed electrical repairs after the storm by a licensed electrician, but I don't know what else is behind the walls.

Is there an issue if the inspector sees this previous work? Am I required to show a permit or have an inspection report for that work. Can they order it removed if I don't? I understand there are fines for work done without a permit.

Can someone who knows how this all works, please advise, if I'm letting myself in for problems. The new plumbing work hasn't been done yet. Thanks much!