HCC §25-4-1

Rules for buildings started before the new code

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This section says that if construction on a building legally started before December 7, 1996, or before any later change to this chapter, the building can be finished and will be treated as an existing building from that date. It applies to buildings that were already underway when the rules took effect.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Existing buildings

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.

Any building upon which construction was lawfully begun prior to December 7, 1996, or any subsequent amendments to this chapter may be completed and thereafter shall be considered an existing building at the time of the effective date of this chapter (December 7, 1996) or amendment. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-4-1

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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