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8 Residential Building Permit Guidelines 14. Detached decks or platforms less than 30 -inches in height above grade. The structure cannot be located within the building setback as required by the Chapter 25 — Zoning Code. 15. Playground equipment; 16. Replacement of solar water components (i.e., panels, tanks) in the same location and of the same type. However, plumbing and electrical permits are required. 17. Wells and Reservoirs — HRS Chapter 178. Website: http://portal.ehawaii.gov/ 18. Water tanks or catchment systems 5,000 gallons or less in size with a height to width ratio of not more than 2:1, to be used strictly for non-potable/non-household purposes such as agriculture, livestock, irrigation, and are independent of the potable/household system. 19. Although a building permit may not be required for some of the structures and their uses, the zoning code does not allow structures to protrude into required setbacks in yards/lawns except for permitted projections. Contact the Planning Department to verify setback requires for items 3,13,14, & 19 when a building permit is not required. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION: 1. Applicants must submit a completed building permit Worksheet along with construction plans and documents. Applicants may apply and pay online for a building permit at httv://www. pavaaukahi. Hawaii county. gov or apply in person in Hilo or Kona Counter service hours for permit application assistance are listed on the front page. Building Permit Worksheet may be obtained at http://www.hawaiicountv.gov/pw-online-requests-permit-app/ a. Scope of Work: Check scope of work (one or more) applicable to the application. b. Site location is in respect to wind borne debris region determined by geographic location. Wind borne debris region map online at http://media3.hawaii.gov/media/dags/web/windmays/hawaii- countv-wind-mays.pdf C. Description of Work indicates the number of stories, type of construction, and uses of spaces i.e. 2 - Bedroom, 2 -Bathroom, Living, Dining, Kitchen, etc., and any non -living accessory spaces (non- living areas) i.e., Storage, Lanai, Carport or Garage, Water Tank, Swimming Pool, etc.) d. The owner -builder permit application allows the owner to act as a general contractor without possessing the required license. The owner -builder supervises construction, and hires sub -contractors licensed by the State of Hawaii. The building is constructed for personal use and may not be sold or leased within one year after construction is completed. Risks and responsibilities of being an owner - builder is available by contacting the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs at http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/rico See brochure "Know the risks and responsibilities of being an owner -builder." 2. Single-family and two-family detached residential dwelling (R-3 Occupancy) and accessory structures (U Occupancy) must comply with the 2006 International Residential Code as amended and 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 3. Plans and specifications must be prepared and stamped by a State of Hawaii licensed professional architect or structural engineer when: a. A single -story structure and more than 600 square feet of floor area for R-3 Occupancy;