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Hawaii Building Codes

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• Hawaii has very minimal state-wide building codes. Codes are adopted and enforced by each specific county.

Hawaii Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeNoneN/A
Structural CodeNoneN/A
Plumbing CodeNoneN/A
Mechanical CodeAdministrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 39, Air Conditioning & VentilatingJerry Haruno,
(808) 586-4701
Applies to all public buildings
Electrical CodeNoneN/A
Fire/Life Safety Code1988 UFC with 1989 and 1990 supplements (State Model Fire Code)Bookstore,
(808) 523-4780
Applies to all buildings except single family dwellings. Adoption at the local level is voluntary.
Accessibility CodeADAAGNo amendments
Applies as a mandatory minimum to public buildings and facilities
Energy CodeASHRAE 90.1 (Hawaii Model Energy Code)Dept. of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Energy, Resources, and Technology Division, (808) 586-2423
Mandatory for state-owned buildings
Gas CodeNFPA 54, 1988 (State Model Fire Code)Bookstore,
(808) 523-4780
Elective for all buildings
Public Health CodeHawaii Department of Health, Administrative Rules, Title 11Online

Hawaii Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Jurisdictional AreaContact
MechanicalSanitation Branch
Phone: (808) 868-8000
Fax: (808) 864-4729
AccessibilityBen Gorospe, Jr.
Access Coordinator, Architectural Access Committee
Phone: (808) 868-8128
Fax: (808) 868-8219
EnergyDBEDT
Phone: (808) 872-2423
Fax: (808) 872-2790
EnvironmentalDepartment of Land & Natural Resources
Health DepartmentHawaii Department of Health
Fire MarshalState Fire Council
Phone: (808) 317-7771
TransportationDept. of Transportation
Boiler InspectorBoiler/Elevator Inspection, HI OSHA Div.
Phone: (808) 869-9141
Fax: (808) 869-9104
Elevator InspectorBoiler/Elevator Inspection, HI OSHA Div.
Phone: (808) 869-9141
Fax: (808) 869-9104
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