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I'm gathering 'Best Practice' permit streamlining examples for a program at the Atlanta convention, and would appreciate hearing about any examples you have experienced. 

I'm particularly interested in hearing about use of 'Permit in a Day' programs (such as Dallas' QTeam; Raleigh 'Express Review); "Prequalification" programs where plans prepared according to a 'plan check friendly template' get expedited review while the jurisdiction experiences quicker processing (one example uses the AIA Florida's "Guide to  Creating Code Compliant Documents"); and "Professional Certification" programs that are 'architect friendly' in how they are structured and implemented. 

With staff reductions of up to 80% in some building jurisdictions during the recession, there is increasing interest in finding ways to operate more efficiently and effectively in permit processing, which can be a 'win win' - with benefits to community economic development, jobs, adding to the high performance building stock, and lowering costs for both public and private sector.

Thanks for taking a moment to share, even if only a sentence or two.  If your story touches more on the 'dark side' of programs that are not so architect friendly - that's of interest as well.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect 2015/2016
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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Michael,  Don't look around California for any streamlining!

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James Dorr AIA
President
James C Dorr AIA Architect, Inc
Indio CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-05-2015 21:27
From: Michael Malinowski
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Project Delivery and Practice Management Member Conversations .
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I'm gathering 'Best Practice' permit streamlining examples for a program at the Atlanta convention, and would appreciate hearing about any examples you have experienced. 

I'm particularly interested in hearing about use of 'Permit in a Day' programs (such as Dallas' QTeam; Raleigh 'Express Review); "Prequalification" programs where plans prepared according to a 'plan check friendly template' get expedited review while the jurisdiction experiences quicker processing (one example uses the AIA Florida's "Guide to  Creating Code Compliant Documents"); and "Professional Certification" programs that are 'architect friendly' in how they are structured and implemented. 

With staff reductions of up to 80% in some building jurisdictions during the recession, there is increasing interest in finding ways to operate more efficiently and effectively in permit processing, which can be a 'win win' - with benefits to community economic development, jobs, adding to the high performance building stock, and lowering costs for both public and private sector.

Thanks for taking a moment to share, even if only a sentence or two.  If your story touches more on the 'dark side' of programs that are not so architect friendly - that's of interest as well.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect 2015/2016
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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LOL I know what you mean James!  A few bright lights here and there but not as many as we'd like to see for sure.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-06-2015 19:19
From: James Dorr
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

Michael,  Don't look around California for any streamlining!

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James Dorr AIA
President
James C Dorr AIA Architect, Inc
Indio CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-05-2015 21:27
From: Michael Malinowski
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Project Delivery and Practice Management Member Conversations .
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I'm gathering 'Best Practice' permit streamlining examples for a program at the Atlanta convention, and would appreciate hearing about any examples you have experienced. 

I'm particularly interested in hearing about use of 'Permit in a Day' programs (such as Dallas' QTeam; Raleigh 'Express Review); "Prequalification" programs where plans prepared according to a 'plan check friendly template' get expedited review while the jurisdiction experiences quicker processing (one example uses the AIA Florida's "Guide to  Creating Code Compliant Documents"); and "Professional Certification" programs that are 'architect friendly' in how they are structured and implemented. 

With staff reductions of up to 80% in some building jurisdictions during the recession, there is increasing interest in finding ways to operate more efficiently and effectively in permit processing, which can be a 'win win' - with benefits to community economic development, jobs, adding to the high performance building stock, and lowering costs for both public and private sector.

Thanks for taking a moment to share, even if only a sentence or two.  If your story touches more on the 'dark side' of programs that are not so architect friendly - that's of interest as well.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect 2015/2016
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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In an effort to maximize value and efficiency for AIA architects:

What if AIA architects made available to other AIA architects (for a residual fee), via the A[I]A-X (as protected by the new platform copyright agreements, etc.) their cad files (per sheet) as permitted with the building departments to improve and update (correct) on each subsequent project?

AIA architects will be highly valued do to THEIR EFFICIENCY "designing a better world - together", since AIA architects can start any (remodel/renovation/addition, etc.) project using the most current "plans examiner reviewed" files.  This is a tremendous time saver "win-win-win" for AIA architects, owners and building officials!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYSVSJgGqx8

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David Ways AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Arcticstar Design, Inc.
Bradenton FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-06-2015 19:19
From: James Dorr
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

Michael,  Don't look around California for any streamlining!

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James Dorr AIA
President
James C Dorr AIA Architect, Inc
Indio CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-05-2015 21:27
From: Michael Malinowski
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Project Delivery and Practice Management Member Conversations .
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I'm gathering 'Best Practice' permit streamlining examples for a program at the Atlanta convention, and would appreciate hearing about any examples you have experienced. 

I'm particularly interested in hearing about use of 'Permit in a Day' programs (such as Dallas' QTeam; Raleigh 'Express Review); "Prequalification" programs where plans prepared according to a 'plan check friendly template' get expedited review while the jurisdiction experiences quicker processing (one example uses the AIA Florida's "Guide to  Creating Code Compliant Documents"); and "Professional Certification" programs that are 'architect friendly' in how they are structured and implemented. 

With staff reductions of up to 80% in some building jurisdictions during the recession, there is increasing interest in finding ways to operate more efficiently and effectively in permit processing, which can be a 'win win' - with benefits to community economic development, jobs, adding to the high performance building stock, and lowering costs for both public and private sector.

Thanks for taking a moment to share, even if only a sentence or two.  If your story touches more on the 'dark side' of programs that are not so architect friendly - that's of interest as well.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect 2015/2016
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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Michael:
I started to respond yesterday & got side tracked, sorry.
New York State has no unified filing procedures & leaves this to each local jurisdiction.
New York City has two programs in place:

1. "Self-Certification" is an expedited filing & approval process reserved for projects not impacting zoning, usage,major structural changes, or occupancy. It used exclusively for interior alterations filed as a Type 2 Alteration and is approved under Directive 14 which requires a Design Professional to take responsibility for final inspections. This has been in place since the late '70's with great success. Permitting occurs after a cursory review by the DoB and usually takes a week or less.
2. "Pro-Certification"  is an expedited filing & approval process which can be applied to any size or type project including New Buildings. Under this system the Design Professional actually submits a certification with their documents stating that the project complies with ALL applicable code requirements, both zoning & building. Upon submission of this certification the DoB has no review and a permit is issued the next day. The DoB does reserve the right to audit the project at any time including post completion.The DoB also conducts all final inspections. The risk fro the Design Professional is that even the smallest honest mistake or difference in interpretation exposes the DP to suspension of their Pro-Cert privileges, potential suspension of their filing privileges  in NYC and possible state SED sanctions. The review process is onerous and does not fully ensure Due Process. AIANYS has been working diligently to correct the inequities in what should be a very beneficial procedure.

Separate and apart from these two, several jurisdictions have begun to allow fro electronic filing in the hope of expediting the process.

Happy to discuss further.
Regards
Burt
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Burton L. Roslyn, FAIA
President
Roslyn Consultants, LLC
Roslyn Heights, New York
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-05-2015 21:27
From: Michael Malinowski
Subject: "Permit Streamlining" Have a quick story to share?

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Project Delivery and Practice Management Member Conversations .
-------------------------------------------

I'm gathering 'Best Practice' permit streamlining examples for a program at the Atlanta convention, and would appreciate hearing about any examples you have experienced. 

I'm particularly interested in hearing about use of 'Permit in a Day' programs (such as Dallas' QTeam; Raleigh 'Express Review); "Prequalification" programs where plans prepared according to a 'plan check friendly template' get expedited review while the jurisdiction experiences quicker processing (one example uses the AIA Florida's "Guide to  Creating Code Compliant Documents"); and "Professional Certification" programs that are 'architect friendly' in how they are structured and implemented. 

With staff reductions of up to 80% in some building jurisdictions during the recession, there is increasing interest in finding ways to operate more efficiently and effectively in permit processing, which can be a 'win win' - with benefits to community economic development, jobs, adding to the high performance building stock, and lowering costs for both public and private sector.

Thanks for taking a moment to share, even if only a sentence or two.  If your story touches more on the 'dark side' of programs that are not so architect friendly - that's of interest as well.

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Michael Malinowski AIA
AIACC President Elect 2015/2016
Applied Architecture, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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