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HCC §5A-3-3

Rules for farm buildings and fences

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This section relaxes building code rules for certain farm buildings with light coverings in agricultural zones. It also sets fence rules, banning barbed or razor wire except in specific cases like utilities, industrial sites, zoos, jails, or livestock pastures, with height and fire department approval.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Amendments to Appendix C; Group U – agricultural

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.

buildings. Section C101, General, is amended by adding the following: “C101.2 Horticulture buildings. Buildings and structures of Group U Occupancy for horticultural use with covering of wire screen, cheesecloth, or non-rigid plastic sheets are not required to conform to the requirements of Chapters 4-9, 11-26, 28, 30, 31, 34 and 35 of this code when located in areas zoned for agricultural use and not part of any other structure. C101.3 Fences. C101.3.1 General. Fences shall be constructed in accordance with this code and all applicable County and State regulations. C101.3.2 Barbed or razor wire fences. Barbed or razor wire shall not be used for construction of any fence. Exceptions: (a) Barbed or razor wire may be used in fences enclosing the following premises, provided that barbed or razor wire shall be placed along or above the height of 6 feet from the ground, subject to the approval of the fire department: (1) Any “public utility” as defined in section 269-1, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; (2) Premises in industrial zoned districts and used for storage or handling of hazardous materials, and premises zoned I-2 or I-3, intensive or waterfront industrial districts which are used for industrial purposes and are not adjacent to premises used for other purposes; (3) Zoos for keeping animals and birds for public view or exhibition; (4) Jails, prisons, reformatories, and other institutions which are involved in law enforcement or military activities where security against entry is an important factor. (b) Barbed wire may be used in premises used for pasturing livestock, including but not limited to: horses; cattle; sheep; goats; camelids; and pigs, or to keep wild animals out. Section C101.3.3 Construction barrier. See Section 3306 for fences allowed during construction or demolition.” (2020, ord 20-61, sec 3.) 5A-3-3 5A-29 SUPP. 9 (1-2021) Division 2. Appendices Added to the International Building Code.
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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