ROH §16-14.1

Why this hurricane safety rule exists

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This section explains the goal of the rules: to set basic safety standards for large public buildings in special hurricane zones. These buildings may be used during strong hurricanes, so they must meet certain design requirements to keep people safe.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Intent

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The purpose of this article is to establish minimum life safety design criteria for enhanced hurricane protection areas within high occupancy State- or county-owned buildings permitted to be occupied during hurricanes of up to Saffir Simpson Category 3.

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

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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