Manual Prescreen (Phase 2)
ePlans reference guide:
https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpp/dpp_docs/how-to-submit-
ePlans.pdf
DPP Permit Process Improvement (PPI) page, for tips on
prescreen submission:
https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/building-
permits.html#PPI
Building Permit Plan Format Checklist
The purpose of this checklist is to standardize plans submitted for a City and County of Honolulu permit. If the
minimum information indicated below is not provided, plans review may not be completed in a timely manner.
Failure to meet any checklist item will result in rejection of drawings and require re-submission.
Automated Prescreen (Phase 1)
Manual Prescreen (Phase 2)
(uploaded drawings must pass through Prescreen Phase 1 to move
(uploaded drawings must pass through Prescreen Phase 2 to move
onto Prescreen Phase 2)
onto Residential/Commercial Code Review and Agency Routing
Phase 3)
1. Files/Sheets:
1. Color:
a. Minimum page size/sheet size of 36”x 24”
a. Plans or Drawings may be in full color.
b. All sheets in the same landscape orientation
c. All sheets are same size
b. Photos may be used for reference only and color.
d. Each sheet is its own file
c. Renderings and Logos are acceptable in color.
2. DPP Approval Stamp Space:
a. 5.75”W x 3.75”H from the top right edge of each sheet must
2. Scale:
remain a completely clean blank white space and must not
a. All applicable drawings and details are drawn to
contain any borders, lines, smudges, specks, spots, logos,
scale.
drawing details, etc.
b. All applicable sheets must have a typical graphic
scale bar, in which the scale must match the
3. File Naming Standard for ePlans only:
drawings.
a. Are 45 characters or less (which includes acceptable
c. Minimum 1/8” height text and symbols.
characters, spaces[empty spaces], and .pdf, as part of the total count).
d. Standard Architectural and Engineering scales must
b. Contains no special characters such as:! @#$%^&*()”?/|\
be used.
=+~[]{} , ‘ <>: ;
c. Only acceptable special characters are: Hyphen,
3. Index:
underscore and period or decimal
a. Index list matches sheets submitted
d. Format: Sheet number followed by a short description of
b. Cross-referencing is consistent between – file name,
drawing. Examples:
sheet number, details, index, etc.
001 – Title Sheet_Index_Data Table
A001 – Plot Plan
4. Title Block:
E001 – Electrical Diagram
a. Included on each uploaded drawing.
e. First uploaded sheet must be the Title Sheet. The Title Sheet
b. Include the owner/project name, legal registered
shall not include an alphabetical character. (ex. 000 or 001-
project addresses as recorded with the Dept. of
Title Sheet)
Planning & Permitting, TMK(s) and brief project
f. Must be consistent with sheet index and sheet number
description.
located on drawings.
5. Complete Plot Plan Showing:
4. Sheet Numbering Standard on Uploaded Drawings:
a.
Entire Parcel.(Last three numbers in Tax Map Key is a Parcel)
[TMK Example: 0-0-000:000 = Zone-Sector-Plat-Parcel]
a. All sheets following the ### Title Sheet must be a maximum
b. All lot dimensions provided by TMK/GIS maps
of two alphabetical characters that designates discipline
c. All driveway aprons (new & existing)
followed by 3 numerical characters. (ex. A001 or SS101)
d. Off-site utilities (utility poles, hydrants, etc.),
b. First uploaded drawing must be labeled Title Sheet. Title
sidewalk infrastructure (catch basins, manholes)
Sheet must not include an alphabetical character (ex. 000 or
e. Location of work and description of scope of work
001 Title Sheet). For all projects there shall be a sheet
f.
Plot all existing permitted structures with addresses
labeled ### Title Sheet even if there is only one sheet. The
g. Building setbacks
h. Required yard setbacks
Title Sheet shall not include an alphabetical character.
i.
Easements labeled
c. The numerical format can be sequential or in a series format.
j.
All streets with names
notate all
Only one file can contain three numerical characters within its filename, serving as the title sheet.
Moreover, there can be only one title sheet in total.
changes
6. Drawing Revisions:
a. Cloud and notate all changes.
b. Provide a signed, dated and detailed Revision List.
c. Email [email protected] to make a revision request and
to ask DPP to open access to the application and return task
to applicant to upload required plans and the Revision List
for projects that have an issued permit and currently in the
inspections phase.
Revised 11/28/2022
d. There can be only one, ### Title Sheet.pdf within your files.
C&C of Honolulu, Department of Planning & Permitting Building Permit Application Checklist
Commercial Mechanical
The purpose of this checklist is to provide a GUIDE to assist permit applicants as to the minimum information required for plans review for
City and County of Honolulu permit requirements. If the minimum information indicated below is not provided, plans review may not be
completed in a timely manner. For any questions, call 768-8242
All Site, Floor & Roof Plans
Site Utility Plan
Printed to industry-standard scale with scale bar
Piping profiles or invert elevations
Piping size & location for the point of connection to existing city or
Minimum 1/8” text and symbol height
site utilities
Room, and building labels
Proposed piping size and routing
North arrow
Backflow prevention assembly locations & details
Symbol legend and code references
Fire hydrant location (on or offsite)
Plumbing/Mechanical Equipment Schedule
Established flood elevations
Energy efficiency rating
Finished grade and finished floor elevations
Equipment performance rating (eg. air/water flow rate, hp, btuh,
Pool/Water Feature/Fishpond Piping Plan
kw,...)
Water supply size & location at point of connection with backflow
Electrical power requirements
preventer
Plumbing fixture types (eg. elongated wc, open front seat,
Filter backwash drain size & routing to point of discharge
pressure balance shower valve,…)
Irrigation Plan
Plumbing Floor & Roof Plans with Coordinated
Water supply size & location at point of connection with backflow
Isometric Drawings
preventer
Water, waste, vent, storm drain, fuel gas and medical gas piping
Energy Code Compliance Statement
size and routing with point of connection to existing
Air Conditioning & Ventilation [AC&V] Plan with Equipment
Water heater installation detail with T&P drain size, routing &
Location, Duct Size & Routing
termination location
Fire-rated wall penetration location & detail
Pretreatment equipment (eg. grease interceptor, oil water
separator,…) location & detail with "UPC LISTED" notation
Duct smoke detector location & detail
Fire Sprinkler Plan
Smoke control system sequence of operation
Fire sprinkler head locations & types
Ductwork size & routing including intake & discharge location
Available static & residual water pressure
Condensate drain piping size & routing from equipment to point of
discharge
Occupancy hazard
Kitchen Equipment Plan
Alarm riser & control valve location and detail
Commercial cooking exhaust hood location & detail, hood & duct
Fire department connection location & detail
fire suppression system
Fire protection special inspector [FPSI] notation on plan
Shutoff valves (main, appliances, hood integrated,…)
Valve supervision notation on plan
Standpipe piping on floor plan and piping diagram including fire
department connection
Revised 11/28/2022
C&C of Honolulu, Department of Planning & Permitting Building Permit Application Checklist
Commercial Electrical
The purpose of this checklist is to provide a GUIDE to assist permit applicants as to the minimum information required for plans review for
City and County of Honolulu permit requirements. If the minimum information indicated below is not provided, plans review may not be
completed in a timely manner. All information shown on the plan shall be true and accurate and shall be based on a site investigation by
the designer of record. For any questions, call 768-8220. Note: All voided sheets shall be returned.
All electrical site, floor and roof plans
Power plans
Printed to industry-standard Architectural and Engineering scale
Equipment elevations
with graphic scale bar
Conduit location including depth and distance to structural – load
Minimum 1/8” text and symbol height
bearing elements
Area, room, and building labels
Service UFER ground attachments that will be inaccessible for
inspection after cover
North arrow
Electrical load calculations
Symbol legend and code references
Equipment labels/signage
Name of the person responsible for the design
Signal plans
Demolition plans for demolition work
Location of all new communication devices
New plans for new work
Identification of all plenum spaces
Nature and extent of work shown should be limited to respective
site and floor/roof level represented
Fire alarm plans
Floor plans should show all interior and exterior walls and
openings (i.e. doors, windows, etc.)
Location of all fire alarm devices
Clearly differentiate between new and existing work
Fire alarm notes (HFD)
Location of all penetrations to fire-rated construction
Fire alarm riser diagram
Location of new and/or modified equipment with electrical and
Connection of new devices to existing systems
NEMA ratings and mounting heights
Classification of fire alarm system as power-limited or non-power
Wiring/installation methods
limited type
Cable/wire/conduit identification and sizing
Site plans
Electrical ratings of equipment
Location of all flood hazard boundaries; finished grade and flood
hazard elevations at all exterior equipment
Location(s) of classified (hazardous) areas
Location of all above and below ground utilities
Lighting plans
Location of existing and proposed underground and overhead
Luminaire schedule
electrical lines
Building energy conformance statement
Location of HECO service equipment and conductors
Layout of means of egress lighting, exit signs, and emergency exit
Location of all service equipment
illumination (Bldg)
State on the plan if ground disturbance will or will not occur
Location of luminaires, switches, control devices, cabinets, etc.
Panel schedule
Light pole elevation details
Panel name and location
One-line diagram
Identification of all circuits and loads installed; distinguish between
Grounding and bonding
new and existing circuits
Service capacity
Panelboard electrical ratings (i.e. voltage, amperage, phase, and
short circuit ratings)
Available fault current information
Indicate if panelboard is MLO or has main breaker
Location of service point
Identify number of poles and size of all circuit breaker
Show all inverter and battery output circuits
Revised 11/28/2022
