Honolulu — Chapter 18

ROH §18-1.1 Why this permit law exists

ROH §18-2.1 Definitions for building, electrical, plumbing, and sidewalk codes

ROH §18-2.2 Building official can make rules to enforce this chapter

ROH §18-3.1 When you need a building permit and when you don't

ROH §18-3.2 When you need a separate building permit

ROH §18-3.3 Emergency work can start without a permit

ROH §18-3.4 Temporary permit needed for commercial or religious tents

ROH §18-4.1 How to apply for a building permit

ROH §18-4.2 What plans and documents you must submit with a building permit

ROH §18-4.3 What your building plans must show and include

ROH §18-4.4 When you must sign a sworn statement about a building's future use

ROH §18-4.5 Building permit applications filed before new rules take effect

ROH §18-4.6 Special inspections must be listed in construction documents

ROH §18-4.7 When permit applications can be denied for false statements or gambling violations

ROH §18-5.1 Getting and posting your building permit

ROH §18-5.10 Fast permits for small solar, battery, and EV charging projects

ROH §18-5.11 Temporary occupancy permit for applicants with false statement history

ROH §18-5.2 Keeping approved building plans on site

ROH §18-5.3 Permit validity and correction of errors

ROH §18-5.4 Building permit deadlines, extensions, and suspension or revocation rules

ROH §18-5.5 Permit holders must follow state contractor and electrician/plumber licensing laws

ROH §18-5.6 Rules for transferring a building permit before construction starts

ROH §18-5.7 City not responsible for permit-related injuries

ROH §18-5.8 Accessory dwelling unit permit timeline

ROH §18-5.9 Faster building permits for one- and two-family homes

ROH §18-6.1 Plan review fees for building permits

ROH §18-6.2 Building permit fees and how they are calculated

ROH §18-6.3 When you can get a refund of building permit fees

ROH §18-6.4 When building permit applications expire

ROH §18-6.5 Who does not have to pay building permit and plan review fees

ROH §18-7.1 Building rules and how enforcement notices are delivered

ROH §18-7.2 What a notice of violation must say

ROH §18-7.3 Criminal penalties and citation process for code violations

ROH §18-7.4 What happens when you ignore a violation notice

ROH §18-7.5 Stop work orders and building permit fees