HCC §5-2-1

Who is in charge of the construction code

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This section says that the director of public works is the main person in charge of the construction code, unless another law says someone else is. The director has the power to manage and enforce all construction code matters.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Department having jurisdiction

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.

Unless otherwise provided for by law, the director of public works, in the director’s capacity as the authority having jurisdiction, shall have jurisdiction over and administer all matters covered by the construction code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-2-1 5-5 SUPP. 17 (1-2025)

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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