Building a home in Maui is easier said than done. It’s a long process that begins with an idea and a budget, and eventually becomes your home in one of the most beautiful climates in the US. One of the many moving parts of the machine is the multiple permits required to make it all happen. There are a series of permits for different pieces of the structure before you can move in and begin your new life there. Fortunately, we have a handle on the permits and understand the process for getting them. So what kind of permits will you need? We’ll explain the common ones here. The Building Permit It’s the cornerstone of every construction project. The Building Permit is required for: Building a new structure Remodeling, renovating or repairing an existing one Moving a … [Read more...] about Common Permits Needed To Build A House On Maui
Your Architect Can Help with a Maui County “Request For Service”.
During the course of a renovation, you’ll have a number of different inspections before your work is finished. These County inspectors attest that any construction project meets the codes and regulations in Maui County and the State of Hawaii. They also enforce zoning and building codes as needed to ensure that buildings are safe. Occasionally, properties come with additions that the previous owners built but didn’t get properly permitted. If you’ve discovered remodeling work that should have had a permit but wasn’t acquired, you may also receive a Request For Service, or RFS from the building inspector. RFS letters can be issued for work that had no permit, or work that exceeded the limitations of the permit. Another reason why you may receive an RFS letter is if you are … [Read more...] about Your Architect Can Help with a Maui County “Request For Service”.
