ROH §18-2.1
Definitions for building, electrical, plumbing, and sidewalk codes
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains the meaning of key terms used in the building, electrical, plumbing, and sidewalk codes. It defines who the Building Official is, what a building permit covers, what counts as a false statement, and who has a history of making false statements.
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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 chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Building Official. The director of planning and permitting of the city or the director’s duly authorized representative.
Building Permit and Permit. A consolidated permit governing work performed under the building, electrical, plumbing, and sidewalk codes.
False Statement. Any statement in oral, written, printed, or electronic form, that is incorrect, inaccurate, or not in accordance with truth or fact.
Person with a History of Making a False Statement. Any person who has been convicted of unsworn falsification to authorities or making a false, fraudulent, or fictitious claim pursuant to HRS Chapter 710, or its successor provisions.
This Code. The building ( Chapter 16 , as amended), electrical ( Chapter 17 ), plumbing ( Chapter 19 ), and sidewalk ( Chapter 14, Article 3 ) codes.
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