HCC §5A-1-2
Why this building code exists
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains the reason for the building rules in this chapter. It sets minimum standards to protect people's safety, health, property, and the public good. The rules cover how buildings are designed, built, used, and kept up.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Purpose
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.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the County and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 3.) 5A-1-2
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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