Off topic: Building permits

[Ryan]

I'm looking to buy a place soon. Lookin at a few in Kbay. Some had uncovered patios. My question: If I cover it or enclose it, Do I need a permit? At what point does it stop being an enclosed patio and another room. Had a house in Oklahoma. It had a Sun room. Many houses had them. Was told that if it was heated and cooled and had outlets that it counted toward it's square feet.

 

[TURBOV6]

I was told that is you don't extend it you don't need a permit.

But if the home is in a private community you will need to contact them.

 

[Ryan]

Thanks. What is considered an extension? Is an open patio and extension?

 

[TurboJohn]

I don't think open patios(roof only) require permits but the enclosed(walls) ones do. Maybe a patio with just screens wouldn't require a permit. I think an extension would be anything not already existing on the house.

 

[Tom Mahi]

Building permit info

Takes a while to wade through, but the info you're looking for can be found here

http://honoluludpp.org/downloadpdf/construction/bldperm2.htm

and here

18.htm - Revised Ordinances of Honolulu

 

[Geoff87]

Holy crap! It's Tom Mahi!!!

 

[gn86randy]

Holy crap! It's Tom Mahi!!!

Tom Mahi Who's That have'nt seen him in ages, Wassup Tom how you been?

 

[Ryan]

Thanks Tom....Ill do some readin.