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Building Professionals, including contractors, architects, engineers, drafting, and design professionals are encouraged to download and use "Bluebeam" for exporting CAD drawings into a PDF format with the sheet naming conventions used by the County of Hawaii. Scanned images can also be used to upload individual sheets to the online system (EPIC) but vector PDF images are preferred. Provide a graphic scale and avoid "scale to fit" pages. Each drawing scale should be labelled. Reports and other documents must be submitted as a separate PDF for each type (calculations, IECC compliance, ADA compliance, Special inspection forms, specifications, reports, studies, etc.). pphcai on All applications are now exclusively online. Clerks and kiosk computers will also be available at our offices in East and West Hawaii to apply online with help. Prior to creating an application, it is advisable to have all the required documents in digital form including ADA & Energy compliance statements, Special Inspection forms (if required), Structural Calculations, Hawaiian Homelands Use Letter & DCAB approvals, DBEDTSolar Hot Water Variances, etc. Drawings should be ready to upload and labelled per the county naming conventions. Drawing sets of up to 25 pages should be "bundled", or combined, and saved together as one single .pdf document but each sheet must be a separate file. This will allow revisions or corrections to be done easily with the online system. Drawing sets over 25 pages should be broken down into disciplines (Architectural, Civil, MEP, etc.) as long as each bundled set of PDF's does not exceed 25 pages. Ensure pages do not require rotation and display at the correct landscape orientation. Applications should provide a thorough scope of work and indicate the use and construction type of each structure including specific rooms by name, bath or restrooms, seating (if any) and other specifics such as air conditioning, water supply, and wastewater disposal method. D Ira w � Ire g Re q u i Ire m e Ire 'i: Construction drawings should be on "D" size paper (24"x36") rotated to read upright and stamped and signed digitally by the architect or engineer of record. The State of Hawaii Statute 444 requires that each drawing or cover of any document or report also include a two-part statement. Refer to the rules & procedures of the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs PVL branch. The Title Sheet must provide an area 6" square on the bottom lower right corner adjacent to the title block for reviewer stamps and signatures. A 3" square area on the upper right is also required on each drawing for digital "reviewed" stamp. All drawings should only be in black and white. The Building Division does not require "wet" stamps on building permit submittals. Versuoo.n 1.4 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. 3