HCC §5D-1-5

Old electrical work is okay if it was legal when done

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This section says that electrical installations that were allowed under the rules in effect when they were built are not considered violations just because the rules changed later. However, they still must follow the construction administrative code's section 5-2-3.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Existing electrical installations

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.

Electrical installations in existence and permitted pursuant to applicable laws and standards in effect when the electrical work thereon was performed, shall not be deemed to be in violation of subsequent changes to applicable laws or standards, provided that such installations shall be subject to the provisions of section 5-2-3 of the construction administrative code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 4.) 5D-1-5 5D-1 SUPP. 18 (7-2025)

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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