HAR §15-37-4. Procedure for a SWHV

(a) Homeowner or representative (requestor) submits a properly completed, valid "Request for Variance from the Mandatory Solar Water Heater Law" form and fee payment to the State via: (1) Online at the DBEDT Energy Division Solar Water Heater Variance website; (2) E-mail: DBEDT.SWH-Variance@hawaii.gov; (3) Fax: 808-586-2536; (4) U.S. Postal Service: SWH Variance, c/o DBEDT Energy Division, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804-2359; or (5) Hand delivery. (b) The State reviews the request. (c) The State shall inform the requestor of any errors on the request, if the request is on an invalid form, or if there is a problem with the fee payment. (d) After review, the correct and paid requests are sent to the director or director's designee. (e) The director or director's designee approves or denies the request. 5 3 2 87 §15-37-4 (f) The requestor is notified of the director's or director's designee's decision. (g) A copy of the approved request is sent to the requestor. (h) Information about the request is posted on the department's SWHV webpage, including the director's 25 2018 or denial of the request. [Eff AUG 2 201 (Auth: HRS §196-6.5) (Imp: HRS §196-6.5) §15-37-5 Criteria for state review of a SWHV request. (a) Upon receiving a "Request for Variance from the Mandatory Solar Water Heater Law" form and fee payment, the request is reviewed to ensure that the: (1) Request is on a valid form; (2) Fee is paid; and (3) Request is correctly completed, including: (A) Printed on architect's or mechanical engineer's letterhead with name, address, e-mail address, and phone number. In lieu of a letterhead, the architect's or mechanical engineer's name, address, e­ mail address, and phone number shall be written on the form or inputted into the online form. (B) Return e-mail address to which the "Request for Variance from the Mandatory Solar Water Heater Law" form should be returned. (C) The property's address (at least the street name), town, and island. (D) The property's Tax Map Key (TMK) number. (E) One of the options is checked: (i) If Option 1 (installation impracticable or cost-prohibitive) is checked, a Life Cycle Cost Comparison, also available from the SWHV website or the program office, is included and properly completed, 32 87 6 §15-37-6 including architect's or mechanical engineer's stamp and signature; (ii) If Option 2 (renewable energy technology) is checked, the renewable system to be installed is circled or otherwise marked; or (iii) If Option 3 (gas tankless on-demand water heater) is checked, at least one additional gas appliance is listed on the line under the Option 3 paragraph. (F) Request is signed and stamped by the architect or mechanical engineer. (b) The request shall be reviewed by the department and sent to the director or director's designee for review. (c) The director or director's designee shall approve or deny a request based upon requirements of section 196-6.5, HRS. (d) A requester whose variance request is denied shall be notified 25 2018 with the reasons for denial. [Eff AUG 2 2018 ] (Auth: HRS §196-6. 5) (Imp: HRS §196-6.5)