Department of Planning and Permitting

Department of Planning and Permitting

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻolālā A Me Nā Palapala ʻAe

Building Permits

Buildings permits are required per ROH 18-3.1.  All work completed, whether or not a permit is required shall comply with all building codes and regulations.

Codes Currently in Effect

All work and plans shall conform to all regulations, laws and ordinances. Click here for all relevant Revised Ordinances of Honolulu that are relevant to DPP. Below are national construction codes.

CodeReferenced ROHEditionAmendmentEffective Date
Building Code162018 IBCState and City08/09/24
Residential Code162018 IRCState and City08/09/24
Existing Building Code162018 IEBCState and City08/09/24
Housing Code16A
Energy Code16B2018 IECCState and City12/15/22
Electrical Code172020 NECInterim03/15/24
Plumbing Code192021 UPCInterim03/01/24
Fire Code (Refer to HFD)202021 NFPA 1Refer to HFD01/03/25

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