12-30-2009, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by Carey...
It is only at the end of a permitting process that the structure is 'complete', & the permit is for a structure with a stated purpose, before the end of the permitting, its' use can be very flexible.... change orders happen frequently during building...
Change orders may happen frequently but they typically are not for change of use. Change orders usually refer to changes in aesthetics of some sort or adding a driveway when you only had a apron on the contract. A change order in the residential realm refers to a contractual item in common usage.
A change of use requires a redraw plan and resubmittal to Bldg Dept.
What may happen that you are trying to refer to is a person who permits say an ag shed within 50' of his residence and then turns it into a auto repair garage. And actually in this case, he may already have his final and keep residential power until Helco notices it. Rarely do OB's do this - it often times where they take an ag shed or garage and convert it to living space.
But overall what we are referring to is the point where temporary becomes permanent. I do believe Helco/(HECO actually) has that point set back too far. Why dont they set it at the point where you get your electric final? That would make sense.