ROH §18-1.1
Why this permit law exists
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains the purpose of the building permit rules. It combines building, electrical, and plumbing permits into one permit, with fees based on the work's value. It also aims to stop people from lying to the building official and to speed up permit approvals.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Purpose and 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.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Consolidate the building, electrical, and plumbing permits, including permits for the construction of sidewalks, curbs, and driveways, into a single permit and to assess fees based on the value of the work to be performed; and
(2) Deter the making of a false statement to the building official.
(b) The foregoing consolidation is intended to expedite the issuance of a permit and for better administration of the building, electrical, and plumbing codes by the department of planning and permitting, including the administration of the sidewalks, curbs, and driveways codes by the departments of facility maintenance and planning and permitting.
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