HCC §17-1-23
When and how fire code work must be inspected
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains when you must ask for a fire code inspection and what the fire chief can do after inspecting. It lists the types of work that need an inspection, such as new fire alarms or sprinkler tests. It also says the fire chief can cancel an approval if the work is unsafe or based on wrong information.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Inspections
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Whenever any work regulated by the Hawai‘i County Fire Code is ready for inspection, the person authorized by the fire safety plan approval to do the work shall make a request for an inspection in a form prescribed by the fire chief. (b) An inspection is required for the following types of work or activities: (1) Testing and acceptance of a new or modified fire alarm system; (2) Installation or removal of an automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking equipment; (3) Installation or removal of storage tanks for flammable liquids or gases designed to hold more than sixty gallons; (4) Testing of automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, private hydrants, or other water-based fire protection systems. (c) In conducting an inspection, the fire chief may: (1) Approve the work; (2) Approve the work, conditioned on additional actions as the fire chief may impose if deemed necessary for fire safety and compliance with the Hawai‘i County Fire Code; or (3) Not approve the work and require additional actions, including a subsequent inspection, as the fire chief may impose if deemed necessary to fire safety and compliance with the Hawai‘i County Fire Code. (d) The fire chief may revoke an approval of inspected work if it is found that: (1) The work deviates from the approved fire safety plans; (2) The work was approved on the basis of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information; or (3) The work is unsafe or presents an undue hazard to life, health, or property. (e) A person shall pay a fee of $100 when requesting any subsequent inspection. (2026, ord 26-09, sec 4.) 17-1-22 17-3 SUPP. 20 (7-2026) Article 2. Fireworks Code. Division 1. General Provisions.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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