KCC §13-3.1

Homeowner Electrical Repairs

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This rule says you cannot do electrical or plumbing work that breaks state licensing laws. A homeowner may personally repair their own home's electrical lines (except service meters) if the materials cost under $1,000 and they follow state rules. No permit is needed for that. All electrical work must meet the county code.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — General Provisions

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.

It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any work covered by this Code in violation of those provisions of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes relating to the licensing of electricians and plumbers. A homeowner may do repairs (except to service equipment metering), involving retail material cost of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to his or her own home electrical lines and appurtenances personally, provided the homeowner complies to provisions of Chapter 448E HRS. In such cases, a permit shall not be required.No person shall do or cause to be done any electrical work which does not comply with the provisions of this Code. No person shall perform any work covered by this Code in violation of the provisions of Chapters 444 and 448E, HRS.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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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