03-26-2009, 06:40 AM
Hmmm.... it is possible but definitely a lengthy arduous process to get something re-permitted (and finaled with current updates) that had an original permit pulled in 1977.
That said, there is a small possibility (very small) that it was finaled at some point (unless the current owners know for sure it was not) and county records went astray for a little while in the early 90’s. Some things to check out – who is the original architect who signed off on the prints? Do they have any records on it still (letters to the county etc.) ? Talk to Nani at Bldg – she was the inspector here at that time – she may give you more insight than just someone at the counter. Do you have a set of the prints that were stamped?
What does this place look like? Is it a Puna shack or was it actually built to the code at that time. Adding shear wall corners is not as difficult as one might think. Bringing the elec and plumbing up to code is more difficult if it is sheet rocked already.
That said, there is a small possibility (very small) that it was finaled at some point (unless the current owners know for sure it was not) and county records went astray for a little while in the early 90’s. Some things to check out – who is the original architect who signed off on the prints? Do they have any records on it still (letters to the county etc.) ? Talk to Nani at Bldg – she was the inspector here at that time – she may give you more insight than just someone at the counter. Do you have a set of the prints that were stamped?
What does this place look like? Is it a Puna shack or was it actually built to the code at that time. Adding shear wall corners is not as difficult as one might think. Bringing the elec and plumbing up to code is more difficult if it is sheet rocked already.