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PERMITTING / CONSTRUCTION <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS: <br /> 1. Review interpretation/modification of building codes to potentially allow provisional <br /> permitting for pre-approved, licensed A/E, electrical, and plumbing firms and <br /> contractors. <br /> 2. Continue permit reviews without pause or delay while waiting for discrepancies to be <br /> corrected by applicants. <br /> 3. Consider separating out permits into different scopes to expedite approvals. <br /> 4. Update non-residential checklist to reflect the requirements for intake. <br /> 5. Develop permitting fees appropriate to the scale of building or permitting requested. <br /> 6. Consider developing a fee structure for low-income applicants. <br /> 7. Minimize unpermitted structures by reviewing/modifying current policies. <br /> 8. Develop measures for evaluation of the status of the permitting process that are <br /> reviewed weekly to ensure compliance with timelines. <br /> 9. Consider implementing the following alterations to the County's Electronic <br /> Processing and Information Center(EPIC) system: <br /> a. Install EPIC kiosks that are more accessible to the public <br /> b. Develop a queue for submissions <br /> c. Consider the ability for contractors to have oversight of the permit process <br /> d. Develop immediate notification to submitters when an error has been found <br /> e. Develop a submission system for complaints <br /> 10. Review county code of recurring deficiencies to see alterations to the code that should <br /> be made or if better training and review resources should be provided to the public <br /> The Building Division Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) was enacted to determine areas <br /> across departments that could streamline processes and procedures to provide effective and <br /> efficient service. More specifically, the Commissioners in this PIG wanted to determine current <br /> staffing issues, the efficiency of the current evaluation process, and the appropriateness and short <br /> comings of the EPIC system. The Commissioners in this PIG began by sending a letter <br /> (Appendix A)to the Department of Public Works (DPW) requesting feedback on identified <br /> 5 <br /> 2022 Cost of Government Commission—County of Hawai'i -Final Report <br />