Chapter 05 Construction Administrative Code

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§ 5-8-4 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE (e) Authority to proceed. After inspection, if the authority having jurisdiction finds that the work conforms in all respects with the provisions of the construction code, a notice granting authority to proceed with the work shall be given. (f) After inspection, if the authority having jurisdiction finds that the work does not conform in all respects to the provisions of the construction code, the work or equipment shall be altered or removed as required, and necessary changes shall be made so that all such work and equipment fully complies with the provisions of this code. These changes shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time thereafter. Further work may not be connected on or with the condemned work or equipment until these changes are made. (g) The authority having jurisdiction may request that at least one side of the enclosed walls of unpermitted structures be open, prior to inspection. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2; am 2021, ord 21-61, sec 12.) 5-8-4 Section 5-8-5. Final inspection. (a) The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the permit is completed. (b) A certificate of inspection may be issued upon request by the contractor on record, provided all fees required by the construction code have been satisfied. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-8-5 Section 5-8-6. Special inspection. (a) When application is made for a permit as described in article 4 of this chapter, the owner or person who is licensed in the State of Hawai‘i as an architect or professional engineer who is acting as the owner’s agent, shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under chapter 17 of the International Building Code. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction, to inspect the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. (b) These inspections are required in addition to the inspections specified in sections 5-8-4 and 5-8-5 and shall be designated on the form provided by the authority having jurisdiction. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-8-6 Section 5-8-7. Regulatory inspection. The authority having jurisdiction may conduct regulatory inspections, upon request and after receipt of payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to article 7. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-8-7 SUPP. 11 (1-2022) 5-38