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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Hawaii.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Additional Resources

• 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 (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
MechanicalSanitation Branch
Phone: (808) 586-8000
Fax: (808) 586-4729
AccessibilityBen Gorospe, Jr.
Access Coordinator, Architectural Access Committee
Phone: (808) 586-8128
Fax: (808) 586-8219
EnergyDBEDT
Phone: (808) 587-2423
Fax: (808) 587-2790
EnvironmentalDepartment of Land & Natural Resources
Health DepartmentHawaii Department of Health
Fire MarshalState Fire Council
Phone: (808) 831-7771
TransportationDept. of Transportation
Boiler InspectorBoiler/Elevator Inspection, HI OSHA Div.
Phone: (808) 586-9141
Fax: (808) 586-9104
Elevator InspectorBoiler/Elevator Inspection, HI OSHA Div.
Phone: (808) 586-9141
Fax: (808) 586-9104

Hawaii Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Hawaii:

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