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§ 27-17 HAWAII COUNTY CODE <br />Article 4. Standards. <br />Section 27-17. Certification standards. <br />(a) Pre -construction and post -construction certification of elevation and floodproofing <br />of new construction, improvements to repetitive loss structures, development, and <br />substantial improvements within areas of special flood hazards shall be submitted <br />to the director of public works and shall be maintained as a matter of public record. <br />(b) Pre -construction certification. <br />Requirements for approval of the building permit shall include the following items, <br />as applicable, and any additional items as required by the director of public works <br />to promote public welfare and safety: <br />(1) Certification of building plans. <br />Each set of building plans shall be certified by a structural engineer or <br />architect, currently licensed in the State of Hawai`i, to be in compliance with <br />the requirements of this chapter. <br />(2) Elevation certification on building plans. <br />The elevation of the lowest floor shall be certified on each set of the building <br />plans by an architect, civil engineer, or land surveyor currently licensed in the <br />State of Hawai`i. <br />(3) Special flood hazards area certification. <br />The County of Hawai`i "Special Flood Hazard Area Certification" form, as <br />amended, shall be completed and certified by a structural engineer or architect <br />currently licensed in the State of Hawai`i. The completed "Special Flood <br />Hazard Certification" shall be submitted for approval with the building plans. <br />SUPP. 4 (7-2018) 27-16.2 <br />