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1. Erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish any building
or structure;
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2. Any electrical work;
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3. Install, remove, alter,
repair or replace any plumbing, gas or drainage piping work
or any other fixture, gas appliance, or water heating or treating
equipment;
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4. Construct, reconstruct
or improve any sidewalk, curb or driveway in public street rights-of-way.
(b) Exceptions. A permit shall not be required for the types
of work as listed below. Exemption from the permit requirements
of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for
any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the technical
codes or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
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5. Work excepted from building
code provisions under Chapter 16, ROH 1990, as amended (building
code). Work on sidewalks, curbs or driveways regulated under
provisions of Article 18, Chapter 14, ROH 1990, as amended,
are not exempt from permit requirement.
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6. Temporary construction
sheds and temporary construction fences.
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7. Reroofing work which
will not adversely affect the structural components for Groups
R-3 and M occupancies.
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8. Installation of siding
to existing exterior walls which will not adversely affect the
structural components of the walls of Groups R-3 and M occupancies.
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9. Temporary tents or other
coverings used for private family parties or for camping.
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10. Retaining walls, fences
and planter boxes which are not more than 30 inches in height,
walkways, riprap walls and outside paving within private property.
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11. Individual residential
television and radio antennas, excluding dish-type antennas.
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12. Window awnings supported
by the exterior walls of Groups R-3 or M occupancies when projecting
not more than four feet six inches.
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13. Installation of wallpaper
or wall covering which are exempted under the provisions of
Chapter 16, ROH 1990, as amended (building code).
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14. Repairs which involve
only the replacement of component parts of existing work with
similar materials for the purpose of maintenance, and which
do not aggregate over $1,000.00 in valuation in any 12-month
period, and do not affect any electrical or mechanical installations.
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15. Painting, installation
of floor covering and cabinet work without limit as to valuation;
provided, however, that the values thereof shall be included
as part of the value of any new construction for which a permit
is required by this code, for the purpose of determining the
amount of the fee to be paid for such permit.
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16. Work located in federal
property.
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17. Work performed for
any government agency, except where permits are specifically
requested by said agency.
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18. Playground equipment,
monuments, statutes, ornamental ponds less than 28 inches in
depth, and golf course pedestrian and golf car bridges.
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19. Temporary motion picture,
television, and theater stage sets and scenery.
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20. One-story detached
buildings accessory to Group R-3 occupancies and used as tool
and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the
aggregate floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
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21. Movable cases, counter,
and partitions not over five feet nine inches high.
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22. The following electrical
work: (A) Electrical work and installation to which the provisions
of the electrical code are expressly declared to be not applicable;
(B) Installation of any portable motor or other portable appliance
energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug
and, if such cord or cable is permitted by the electrical code;
(C) Repair of any fixed motor or other appliance, or replacement
of any fixed motor with another having the same horsepower rating
and situated at the same location; (D) Replacement of attachment
plug receptacles , but not the outlet therefore; (E) Maintenance
work by a duly licensed electrician; (F) Electronic equipment,
sound public address systems and communication systems for a
single-family or two-family dwelling; (G) Radio and television
receiving antenna systems other than master or community systems;
(H) Sound recording systems for a single-family or two-family
dwelling; (I) Interior telephone work not subject to regulation
by the public utilities commission of the State of Hawaii and
wiring of interconnecting cable of data processing equipment.
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23. The following work
by a public utility supplying gas: (A) Disconnect defective
gas piping or equipment when authorized under Chapter 19, ROH
1990, as amended (plumbing code); (B) Disconnect or reconnect
existing gas piping or equipment for repair, servicing, replacement
or removal.
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24. Repair work in plumbing
systems when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement
or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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25. All structures, other
than building, which are constructed in conjunction with board
of water supply and public works projects undertaken by or on
behalf of the city.
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26. All structures, other
than buildings, which are constructed in conjunction with the
subdivision of lands and in accordance with plans approved by
the city under subdivision rules and regulation.
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27. Sidewalks, curbs and
driveways in public street rights-of-way which are: (A) Constructed
in conjunction with public works projects undertaken by or on
behalf of the city, (B) Constructed in conjunction with subdivision
of lands and in accordance with plans approved by the city under
subdivision rules and regulation; (C) Subject to compliance
with Article 22, Chapter 14, ROH 1990, as amended.
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28. Minor repairs to sidewalks,
curbs and driveways in public street rights-of-way. However,
reconstruction and/or replacement of any portion of sidewalks
curbs and driveways shall not be construed as repair which is
exempts under this item or paragraph.
