ROH §16-8.4

No termite-infested lumber in buildings

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This rule makes it illegal to build any structure using lumber that has termites in it. It applies to both new construction and adding lumber to an existing building.

contractorsdevelopershomeowners

The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Infested lumber - Construction prohibited

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.

It is unlawful for any person to use any termite-infested lumber in the erection of any structure or as a part of any structure. )

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.

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.