HCC §5D-3-5

Ground fault protection for flood-prone electrical circuits

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This section requires that all electrical circuits that are below or extend into the flood level have approved ground fault protection. It applies to new or modified electrical work in flood-prone areas. The rule is short and specific.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Ground fault protection

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.

Approved ground fault circuit protection shall be provided for all feeder and branch circuits below or extending into inundation level. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 4.) 5D-3-5

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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