[StBernard] Question regarding permitting

[Westley Annis]

I understand that in order to be grandfathered in, with regards to not
having to comply with the new flood elevations that are soon to be adopted,
that a permit must have been filed for/rec'd prior to the actual adoption of
the new flood elevations.  My questions are:
 
 1) is a structural engr's report stating the structure is sound, an
acceptable substitute for the permit?
 
2) if it is acceptable, is the report transferrable, should the property be
sold, and, no repairs (only cleaned, gutted, has doors/windows, with mowed
grass) have been made?
   a)is there a time limit placed on thestructural engr's report, that would
render them useless after a specifed period? 
 
 
3) if the structural engr's report is not acceptable, and permits are
obtained:
     a) are the permits  transferrable, should the property be sold, and, no
repairs (only cleaned, gutted, has doors/windows, with mowed grass)? have
been made?
     b) is there a time limit placed on the permits, that would render them
useless after a specifed period?
 
4) Is August 29 the final date for obtaining the structural engr's report,
or having the permit filed?
 
Thanks
 

CHARLIE FOS