Chapter 05 Construction Administrative Code

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C ONSTRUCTION A DMINISTRATIVE C ODE§ 5-5-5 (b) Requests for permit deadline extensions shall be submitted in writing to the authority having jurisdiction at least thirty days prior to the permit expiration date and an acknowledgement by the authority having jurisdiction will be sent upon receipt. The written request shall include: (1) A written statement explaining how unforeseen circumstances have affected the progress of the construction project; (2) Supporting documentation demonstrating a legitimate need for the extension; and (3) The duration of time during which work was suspended, and the proposed timeline to complete the project. (c) A decision on the request for a permit deadline extension will be sent within thirty days of receipt of the request. If the authority having jurisdiction fails to render a decision within thirty days of the request, the permit shall not expire until such time as a decision is rendered. (d) Permit extensions shall not exceed one extension of one hundred eighty days. (e) A permit holder whose request for a permit extension is denied may appeal the decision to the board of appeals within thirty days of receiving notice of the denial pursuant to section 5-11-3. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2; am 2023, ord 23-87, sec 4.) 5-5-5 Section 5-5-6. Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifications, and computations shall be retained by the authority having jurisdiction for a period of not less than ninety calendar days from the date of completion of the work covered therein. In addition, one set of approved plans shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the job site at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-5-6 Article 6. Eligibility to Work. Section 5-6-1. Persons to whom a permit may be issued. (a) A permit to do building work regulated by the construction code may be issued only to: (1) A contractor or specialty contractor who is licensed pursuant to chapter 444, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; or (2) An “owner-builder” pursuant to the owner-builder exemption as defined by section 444-2.5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. (b) A permit to do electrical work regulated by the construction code, may be issued only to: (1) An electrical contractor licensed pursuant to chapter 444, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; SUPP. 15 (1-2024) 5-27