DSD to go Paperless: Update
Progress continues in this first of its kind Development Services initiative to become a paperless operation.
On Monday, May 1st the Building Permits & Inspections Division (BP&I) of Development Services initiated the first stage of becoming a paperless operation. All new issuances are now digitally captured to provide faster and more efficient documenting capabilities. Customers of BPI in need of scanned official documents will be able to attain copies quicker or can be emailed upon request with information now instantaneously available, to include:
- Permits
- Licenses
- Blue Prints / Plans
- Contractor Information, Bond and Insurance
The "El Paso Paperless Initiative" consists of a formulated Multi-Phased Plan. Critical items have been identified to guide this ongoing process of implementation including:
- Scope of the project
- Hardware/ software required
- Man hours involved
- Implementation plan
- Departmental potential savings
**For item details and project progress summary 
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The project will save an extensive amount of paper resources upon execution, providing an additional environmental and cost incentive throughout its implementation.