SGER: Exploratory Research to Define Streamlining Opportunities for Construction Permitting in Disaster Recovery

这项探索性研究的小额赠款部分是由2001年9月11日的事件引起的，将在面临自然或人为灾害时迅速重建的挑战时，对建筑法规执行过程进行初步的背景研究。 目标是通过收集数据和记录系统流程，为进一步研究如何提高紧急情况下法规执行服务的质量和效率做好准备。 研究人员还将确定简化许可和法规执行程序的机会，同时继续保护社区的利益。 在完成分析时，将至少使用两个市镇作为案例研究。

This Small Grant for Exploratory Research, in part motivated by events of September 11, 2001, will undertake preliminary background study of the building code enforcement process when challenged by the need to rebuild rapidly in the face of natural or man-made disaster. The goal is to prepare for further research on improving the quality and efficiency of code enforcement services in emergency situations by gathering data and documenting system flows. The researchers will also identify opportunities to streamline the permitting and code enforcement processes while continuing to protect the interests of the community. A minimum of two municipalities will be used as case studies in accomplishing the analysis.