09-20-2012, 11:30 AM
Kiara, I'm confused on what you're saying above... I think it must be typos? Rob is correct on inspections, it's an engineer or engineer hired inspector who does the inspections, not the dept of health, and all inspections regarding unpermitted building (including cesspools) are complaint driven throughout Hawaii.
As for Ag exemptions, I was told by the Kona building department early on (after recent code changes) That accessory structure clause exemptions would ONLY be for buildings without plumbing or electric, on properties that already have permits pulled for residential structure, and only up to 600 square feet and 12' high.
I recently heard from the building department in Oahu that they allow structures up to 120 square feet on any ag or residential property, no plumbing or electric is allowed, but neither is a permitted structure required to comply.
They may have sorted out the wording a bit more and have their 'protocol' listed differently now here on the Big Island, but that was the case according to Gary at the Kona Bldg Dept. as of three to five months ago.
As for Ag exemptions, I was told by the Kona building department early on (after recent code changes) That accessory structure clause exemptions would ONLY be for buildings without plumbing or electric, on properties that already have permits pulled for residential structure, and only up to 600 square feet and 12' high.
I recently heard from the building department in Oahu that they allow structures up to 120 square feet on any ag or residential property, no plumbing or electric is allowed, but neither is a permitted structure required to comply.
They may have sorted out the wording a bit more and have their 'protocol' listed differently now here on the Big Island, but that was the case according to Gary at the Kona Bldg Dept. as of three to five months ago.
Melissa Fletcher
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"Make yurts, not war" Bill Coperthwaite, 1973