ROH §20-4.1
What key terms mean in this housing safety law
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains the meanings of important words used in this part of the law. It defines the building code, a safety check for tall buildings, and what counts as an existing high-rise home. These definitions help you understand the rules that follow.
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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.
Building Code. Chapter 16 .
Building Fire and Life Safety Evaluation. An assessment of building safety features and fire protection systems providing a minimum level of fire and life safety to occupants and firefighters that is approved by the AHJ and is prescribed by the AHJ for assessing the safety features and fire protection systems of an existing high-rise building.
Existing High-Rise Residential Building. Has the same meaning as “existing highrise residential building” as defined in § 20-5.1 .
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