ROH §41-9.3

Exceptions to the sound device rules

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This section lists two exceptions to the city's sound device rules. It only covers sounds from city-sponsored events in public buildings and sound systems that are part of a public building for approved programs. It does not cover other sound uses.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Exceptions

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.

The following shall be exceptions to § 41-9.2 : (1) The use of sound amplifying devices for any program to be held in a public building sponsored by the city; and (2) Any sound device which is wired into, built in, or made a part of a public building, which is used for any program authorized therein for which the public building has been specifically constructed or for which a specific type of program therein has been authorized by the department head. )

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.

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