04-02-2012, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by LastTangoInPuna...
Here in Hawaii County we USED TO get them in 4 weeks. Even during the boom. Heck I got a set back in 5 days once....
This is exactly what I cant figure out - 4-6 weeks during the boom with 3 x as many permits and only 2 more employees.
I think the issue is skill - inspectors used to come back to the office and plan check in the afternoon if they had time to help plan checkers keep it moving. I think only Donivan of the inspectors could probably help plan check, IMHO. The supervisor plan checked too and worked OT to do so. Now only 1 person plan checking and no OT?
Why cant 75% of the previous staff amount do 30-45% of the previous work amount?
James, I do not know much about privatization but I do know many of the larger commercial projects in Hilo do have private inspectors.
The other suggestion I have is that at the "drop dead" date - it gets automatic approval if it isnt done. Give them 6 weeks and bam. Approved.
I digress though. Candidates, what would you do to help this situation in 2013 if elected? (I am going to be a little more specific. Privatization would take years to get passed and organized.)