Potential Buyer,

To answer your direct question, the only other place (in addition to the city) that would have copies of the permit would be the builder. You may want to try asking the builder if they could provide copies of the permits. A copy is typically required at each job site for the inspector to sign off on during their visits and inspections.

I don't know how much luck you will have at seeing the builder's copy. In his/her current situation, they might may not be very cooperative.

Hope that helps,
April Tavares, GRI, ASP
Realtor, DRE License #01742179

Thanks. We have gone in person and I have copied the entire file. The permits are not there. The city of Pacifica has offered to send an inspector to do the final inspection, but this proposal does not address the question I have regarding the status of the intermediate inspections. For example, there is no evidence at all that the foundation was ever inspected. Logic dictates that it likely was, but I can't just assume facts that are clearly not in evidence. Any ideas about where else I can go for copies of permits will be much appreciated. Before I say "forget this," I want to make sure i have explored every available option. Thanks.

This could be a problem....you need to contact the Pacifica building department in person and check with
the planning dept as well....... Donna Black

If I were you, I would go to the building or planning dept and start asking questions. From there you should have a pretty good idea of what to do.

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