I have realized that I've done a bone head move. I'm finishing my basement. Did the electrical work. Sheetrocked, one coat of tape and mud and now I'm second guessing myself for not getting a permit for the electrical. Which needs to be inspected before it's covered up. Anyone else had this problem and what happened. I don't want to get an inspection and them tell me I have to tear off the sheetrock. Thanks
Stressed in MN

The environment is different in every place, but if you don't tell anyone how's anyone going to know?
If you do chose to get a pemit it is unlikely you will be required to tear anything out. Rest assured you are not the first person to do this. It is my position that the biggest reason counties and cities want you to get a permit is so they can increase you property tax. Just my positionn though.

Did you use romex or bx? Inspector must see that you have protected your romex with stud gaurds, and he has to see that there are no breaks in the line that were spliced together behind a wall. Yes he will have you remove the rock! Failure to apply and get a permit may create problems down the line when and if you ever decide to sell your home.
Get the permit, take down the rock (its not that hard to redo)and have it all inspected correctly. With Electric safety first!!

Yes, he will make you remove all the sheet rock ( or cut so he can see all the wire and boxes.
And yes if they find out, they can require electric shut off to home till cleared up, and it can really mess up selling the home latter.

Pauto - I agree with ThomasCKeat & FR_CHUCK. Another thing you have got to think about - IS If you ever had a home fire ( PRAY YOU DON'T ) and upon investagation they say it was caused in the electrical in the basement , then it is found out that the wireing was done without permits or inspections then you have given your home owners insurance co reason to refuse to pay for your losses, SO remove the sheetrock and get the permits and save a lot of headaches latter and losses. I hope I have helped you if I have ,Rate my answer below , ;;GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS :: F.B.E.

Thanks for the feed back. I've decided to do this the right way and get wiring permits and a building permit. You know what they say " It's easier to do it the right way then to cut corners". Well, I'm finding this out the hard way. Thanks again.

I think you may find that Harold is correct, the city just wants to increase your assessment and frequently do not actually inspect a finished basement. When you apply for the permit do a nice job on the plans and show specifics about your wiring. It could come in handy to look at professional plans to see some of the electrical symbols and codes to use so the finished product might be more impressive.