It's almost like they're actively encouraging non-compliance and uninspected work in your area.
My city has been the exact opposite- they're so overworked, inspections and permit approvals are a joke, more of a spot-check than a real inspection. As a private individual, I designed walls, diaphragms, did mechanical, electrical and structural calculation, etc, with full blessing from the city to proceed. About halfway through the addition (with all the rough-in inspections completed) I got my PE license, and was anxious to stamp something, though hesistant to stamp anything unless it absolutely required it as I don't have E&O insurance... but they didn't so much ask ask for the I-joist tables. I should have just gone ahead and charged the AC myself, I doubt they'd have cared I'm not certified to work with refrigerant.
