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DBI reports improved turnaround but warns of millions in deferred revenues and pauses superhigh‑rise permits
Summary
DBI reported reduced plan‑check turnarounds (commercial ~7.4 days, residential ~6.3 days) but warned of a revenue shortfall tied to deferred permit fees and delayed issuance of the tall‑building Administrative Bulletin; staff said permits for superhigh‑rise projects will not be issued until the AB is resolved.
The Department of Building Inspection told the Building Inspection Commission on Feb. 5 that plan‑check turnaround times have improved but that revenue shortfalls tied to deferred permit fees and a delayed Administrative Bulletin (AB) for tall buildings could leave the department several million dollars short this fiscal year.
"In November, it was 7.4 days for commercial plan check, and now it's December. Similarly, in residential plan check, we reduced it down to 6.3 days," the director said, summarizing recent performance…
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