Section 2038 - Extension of Permit to Construct(a) A permit to construct may be extended up to three (3) times during the life of a construction project. Each extension shall be limited to six (6) months. Only one extension of a permit to construct shall be granted if work described in the permit has not commenced. No permit to construct shall be extended more than two years from the date of issuance of the initial permit to construct.(b) Where a permit to construct has expired, all work shall cease until a valid permit to construct has been issued by the enforcement agency. A reapplication need not be accompanied by plans and specifications or installation instructions where: (1) construction is to be completed in accordance with plans filed with the initial permit to construct; and(2) the approved plans are made available to the enforcement agency during the construction; and(3) plans were approved less than two (2) years prior to the request for extension.(c) Fees paid for a permit to construct shall be forfeited to the enforcement agency if the applicant does not start construction within six (6) months of the date of issuance of the permit, or upon expiration of the permit where work has commenced and no extension has been granted pursuant to subsection (a).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 2038
1. New section filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).
2. Repealer and new subsection (a) filed 2-19-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 8). Note: Authority cited: Section 18865, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18870.10, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).
2. Repealer and new subsection (a) filed 2-19-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 8).