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Grand Rapids reports near‑$1 billion construction year and cuts electrical inspection delays to three days
Summary
Development Center staff told the committee electrical inspection delays have fallen from about nine days to three after hiring and training inspectors; staff also reported construction value just under $1 billion year‑to‑date and 14 accessory‑dwelling‑unit permits approved this year.
City staff from the Development Center updated the committee on permitting performance and capital activity across the city.
Staff reported that electrical inspection delays have fallen to three days (down from about nine days when last reported and as long as ~20 days at peaks) after training and deploying additional inspectors. Staff said new inspectors are trained and in the field and that the improvement was current "as of this morning." Commissioners asked…
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