ROH §16-16.1
What key terms mean in this AED law
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines important words used in the law about automated external defibrillators (AEDs). It explains what an AED is, what counts as a city building, and what counts as a newly constructed building. These definitions help you know which buildings and devices the law covers.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
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.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Automated External Defibrillator. A portable electronic device, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, that is capable of diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias and that uses defibrillation to reestablish an effective cardiac rhythm.
City Building. Any building or portion thereof that is owned or leased by the city and is occupied by city employees.
Newly Constructed Building. Any building constructed on or after January 1, 2018 and that has an occupant load of 50 or more. For purposes of this definition, a building will have been constructed on the earlier of:
(1) The date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building; or
(2) The date of its first occupancy.
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