04-24-2015, 04:51 AM
If what you type is absolute truth, I am appalled as a retired Building Inspector that they behaved in this manner. First, the use of a van is ridiculous. The best I ever had was a Ford 150 pickup, and I was a senior inspector. What a waste of resources.
Then, why all three? If you have a current open Building Permit, they have a right to stop by if you scheduled an inspection, and the appropriate inspector will arrive. If your permits are final and closed, and a complaint comes in, a Code Enforcement Officer, or Building Inspector will arrive to investigate the complaint. If they are smart, they will look up permit records before they go out to investigate. On investigation, they have to explain the nature of complaint to the owner, and ask permission to validate by observation both sides of the complaint to be able to close the case with the appropriate action if needed. Of course all should have proper identification issued by the County describing their duty, as such, and left you a copy of their investigation and compliance requests, if needed.
Look into the actual truth to see if any misfeasance, malfeasance and the other "feasance" brother that slips my mind now, to see if you have a solid complaint/case against the Building Department if you wish to pursue legal action. But if you explain the clear violations they chose to take to the Building Official on the legal aspect his team put the department in you should get resolution.
BTW- a photovoltaic, or solar electrical system is required to have a permit if tied into your home. It is covered in the National Electrical Code that Building Departments use. Most common violation is the bonding of all metal components, including metal roof panels back to the main panel to create a solid ground path for short circuits, and the improper sizing of the conductors(wire) from inverter to main panel, and the connection means inside the main panel.
Best of luck in this crazy investigation, and hope this helps some.
Community begins with Aloha
Then, why all three? If you have a current open Building Permit, they have a right to stop by if you scheduled an inspection, and the appropriate inspector will arrive. If your permits are final and closed, and a complaint comes in, a Code Enforcement Officer, or Building Inspector will arrive to investigate the complaint. If they are smart, they will look up permit records before they go out to investigate. On investigation, they have to explain the nature of complaint to the owner, and ask permission to validate by observation both sides of the complaint to be able to close the case with the appropriate action if needed. Of course all should have proper identification issued by the County describing their duty, as such, and left you a copy of their investigation and compliance requests, if needed.
Look into the actual truth to see if any misfeasance, malfeasance and the other "feasance" brother that slips my mind now, to see if you have a solid complaint/case against the Building Department if you wish to pursue legal action. But if you explain the clear violations they chose to take to the Building Official on the legal aspect his team put the department in you should get resolution.
BTW- a photovoltaic, or solar electrical system is required to have a permit if tied into your home. It is covered in the National Electrical Code that Building Departments use. Most common violation is the bonding of all metal components, including metal roof panels back to the main panel to create a solid ground path for short circuits, and the improper sizing of the conductors(wire) from inverter to main panel, and the connection means inside the main panel.
Best of luck in this crazy investigation, and hope this helps some.
Community begins with Aloha