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(2) Layouts of plans that are mirrored or reversed versions of previously approved plans, will be considered to be separate and an additional model home design subject to paragraph(1) of this subsection. (3) Any revisions to pre-approved plans will require resubmittal of the entire set of revised plans and documents for approval. A proposed revision to an already pre- approved plan will be considered to be a separate and an additional home design subject to paragraph(1) of this subsection. (c) Application for model plan pre-approval. (1) To apply for pre-approval of a model plan, three sets of complete working drawings and specifications that bear the wet seal and signature of a person who is licensed in the State of Hawaii as an architect or professional structural engineer shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Factory-built homes shall include a manufacturer's seal as required by Appendix L of chapter 5A, the building code. (3) A plan review fee for pre-approved model plans shall be assessed per model home design in accordance with section 5-7-2. (d) The authority having jurisdiction shall approve the application, and assign a model number to the pre-approved model plan, if it finds that: (1) The plans submitted for pre-approval conform with the requirements of the construction code and with all other applicable laws; and (2) The fees specified in section 5-7-2 have been paid. (e) Expiration of model plan pre-approval. Pre-approved model plans for home designs shall remain valid until a new edition of the model building code is adopted by the authority having jurisdiction. (f) Owner/contractor application for permit. (1) When applying for a permit with a pre-approved plan for a model home design the owner/contractor shall: (A) Submit two sets of complete working drawings showing the pre-approved model number along with the manufacturer's wet seal and authorizing signature. The authority having jurisdiction will verify the seal and signature. (B) Pay the permit plan review fee pursuant to section 5-7-1. (C) Obtain required approvals from other departments or agencies. (2) Construction drawings for pre-approved model home designs, with the exception of the plot plan and/or cover sheet will not be required to be individually stamped by a person who is licensed in the State of Hawaii as an architect or professional structural engineer in accordance with this chapter and chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The plot plan and/or cover sheet shall bear the same architect 34