HCC §5-10-1
What counts as breaking the construction code
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section says it is a violation of the construction code for anyone to break any part of the code, or to build, change, use, or maintain a building in a way that breaks the code. It also covers doing electrical or plumbing work that breaks the code, or hiring someone who is not properly licensed to do that work.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Violations
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.
It shall constitute a violation of the construction code for any person to cause or authorize the following to be done: (1) Violate any provision of the construction code or permit or variance issued pursuant to the construction code; 5-45 SUPP. 9 (1-2021) (2) Erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, relocate, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure, or cause or authorize the same to be done in violation of the construction code, including but not limited to: chapter 5A, the building code; chapter 5B, the residential building code; and chapter 5C, the existing building code; (3) Perform any electrical work or authorize the same to be done in violation of the construction code, including but not limited to chapter 5D, the electrical code; (4) Perform any plumbing work or authorize the same to be done in violation of the construction code, including but not limited to chapter 5F, the plumbing code; or (5) Perform any work covered by the construction code or authorize the same to be done in violation of the provisions of chapter 448E, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, relating to the licensing of electricians and plumbers. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2; am 2021, ord 21-61, sec 13.) 5-10-1
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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