HCC §5A-1-9
How model codes are treated in this county code
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains how certain national model codes are used in the county code. Some are replaced by specific county chapters, while others are only guidelines, not mandatory rules. It tells you which county code applies when a model code is mentioned.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — References to model codes
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.
(1) Wherever referenced in this code, the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the electrical code, chapter 5D, Hawai‘i County Code. (2) Wherever in this Code reference is made to the International Fuel Gas Code, the provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code shall be deemed to be only guidelines and not mandatory. (3) Wherever in this Code reference is made to the International Mechanical Code, the provisions of the International Mechanical Code shall be deemed to be only guidelines and not mandatory. (4) Wherever referenced in this code, the International Plumbing Code shall mean the plumbing code, chapter 5F, Hawai‘i County Code. (5) Wherever in this Code reference is made to the International Property Maintenance Code, the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be deemed to be only guidelines and not mandatory. (6) Wherever referenced in this code, the International Fire Code shall mean the fire code, chapter 26, Hawai‘i County Code. (7) Wherever referenced in this code, the International Energy Conservation Code, shall mean the energy conservation code, chapter 5E, Hawai‘i County Code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 3.) 5A-1-9 Article 2. Installation Requirements.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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