the remaking of a kitchen

alas, although dana arrived with impeccable timing simultaneously with the inspector, we did not pass the acid test. this inspector told dana we needed two new permits, one for them having installed the sink and dishwasher and one for their having extended the length of a vent about 6 feet. he also said that one connection under the sink should be changed and one length of pvc should be black rather than white. you will notice that i am using past tense.....yes, the sink is installed as is the dishwasher and the heat vent in the floor. so, we as homeowners need to pull these permits listing ourselves as the permit-getting party. egads. it's weird that the previous inspector never mentioned these needs.
interestingly enough there was a recent article in the local press about the large surplus in the city coffers which they attributed to two things, one of them being various building permits. we are so pleased to be adding to that surplus! NOT
today we received another bid on the flooring, and he projected the length of time involved as 4 or 5 days, and we liked him, but his bid was rather eye catching. we will continue getting recommendations and do more interviews. sigh.