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Bldg Permit Waivers - Earthquake - Kapohocat - 03-30-2007
Earthquake Repairs -- How to Apply for Building Permit Waiver
Here is some information regarding who qualifies under the emergency ordinance for waiver of certain requirements and fees for emergency repair work.
A homeowner, partnership or corporation can participate under this ordinance if the structures or buildings were directly affected on October 15, 2006 by the earthquakes.
Emergency repairs and waivers apply to electrical, plumbing, signs, driveway approaches, sidewalks, businesses and homes.
Structures must be restored to their original condition prior to the earthquakes of October 15, 2006.
Electrical and plumbing work must be performed by a licensed electrician and a plumber.
Renovations are not permitted under this ordinance.
Please be aware that a building permit is required and applicants should apply sixty (60) days from the approval of the ordinance.
To qualify for the waiver of certain requirements, the applicant must complete the “Waiver of Certain Requirements Form.” It is available either at Public Works, by fax or online. The form must be completed and brought in at the time they apply for a permit to the Hilo or Kona Public Works offices within sixty (60) days from the approval of the ordinance.
(taken from this weeks COH Newsletter).
Catherine Dumond
Blue Water Project Management
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http://bluewaterpm.125mb.com/index.html
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