KCC §13-2.11
All Work to Be Inspected
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section says the county must inspect all permitted electrical work to make sure it follows the code. You must call for an inspection before hiding any wiring, and you must fix problems before asking for a re-inspection. Re-inspections cost a fee.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — All Work to Be Inspected
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
All electrical systems shall be inspected by the administrative authority to ensure compliance with all the requirements of this Code for which a permit is obtained. No portion of any system shall be concealed, enclosed or covered until such system or work has been inspected and approved by the administrative authority.Notification. It shall be the duty of the permittee performing the work authorized by the permit to notify the administrative authority, orally or in writing, that said work is ready for inspection.Exception: The permittee may authorize representatives to provide notification for inspections. Duly authorized representatives shall be authorized in writing by the person granting authorization.It shall be the duty of the permittee performing the work authorized by the permit to ensure that the work complies with this Code, before requesting inspection.The administrative authority, upon receipt of notification shall make the following inspection:All services for temporary electrical power.The rough installation of any electrical wiring or portion thereof, shall not be covered or concealed until it has first been inspected, and has been completed and approval granted.The rough installation of any electrical conductors and service equipment, or portion thereof that connect to the supply of electricity.Final inspection shall be made after all electrical systems are completed and the building is ready for occupancy. All electrical service equipment shall be in place and all electrical fixtures, devices, covers and cover plates shall be installed. All electrical systems shall be capable to receive power.Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the administrative authority may make or require other inspections of any electrical work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the administrative authority.Workmanship. Any inspection required of the administrative authority shall be solely for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the plans, specifications and code requirements as they relate to the electrical integrity of the building and as they relate to health and safety. The inspections shall not be for the purpose of validating the workmanship of the electrical; such validating, if desired, shall be the responsibility of the building's owner and shall be done by a special inspector, hired and paid for by the builder, owner or respective party.Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be assessed for each reinspection when such portion of work for which required inspection is called for and not completed or when corrections are called for and not made.To obtain reinspection, the permit holder shall file an application thereof in writing on a form furnished by the administrative authority and pay the reinspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional reinspection.Where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work shall be performed until the required fees have been paid.
The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
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