DPW Updates PV Form in Continued Effort to Streamline Permit Process

The county Department of Public Works continues efforts to clarify and streamline the building permit process and is offering a new version of its residential photovoltaic system worksheet.

According to a news release, DPW is taking another step toward that goal by issuing an updated Residential PV Worksheet & Declaration of Compliance Form.

The form should be completed and submitted by property owners or an owner’s authorized agent using a pre-approved photovoltaic system. This form shall include the structural engineer stamped railing system and related span tables as provided by the railing manufacturer.

This form is to be attached to a residential PV building permit application submitted to the county’s EPIC System. Electrical drawings certified by a Hawai‘i licensed electrical engineer will still be required. These drawings shall include applicable site plans and mounting details.

The form can be found on the DPW Building website under “Permit Information.”

According to the news release, all residential PV building permit applications submitted with the previous version of the worksheet and in review prior to March 10 will be honored and reviewed.

Questions can be directed to Sherise Kana‘e Kāne DPW information and education specialist, vial email at sherise.kanae-kane@hawaiicounty.gov or by phone at 808-961-8499.