Chapter 05 Construction Administrative Code

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§ 5-8-22 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE (8) The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3 of the International Building Code; (9) The type of construction as defined in chapter 6 of the International Building Code; (10) The design occupant load(s); (11) If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required; and (12) Any special stipulations and conditions of the permit. (c) Temporary certificate. Upon request by the applicant, the authority having jurisdiction may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy, that authorizes occupancy of a portion of the building or structure before the completion of all work covered by the permit. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued only if the designated portion or portions to be occupied may be occupied safely. The authority having jurisdiction shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. An administrative fee of $200 shall be applied per section 5-7-6. (d) Revocation. The authority having jurisdiction shall suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued pursuant to the construction code: (1) Wherever the certificate is issued either in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or both; or (2) Where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the construction code or other applicable law. Such suspension or revocation shall be transmitted in writing. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-8-22 Article 9. Unsafe Buildings or Structures. Section 5-9-1. Unsafe buildings or structures; public nuisances. Buildings or structures which are substandard, structurally unsafe, or are otherwise dangerous or hazardous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation to the state of falling into decay or partial ruin, fire hazard, insanitary condition, defective installation, abandonment where a vacant structure that is not secured against entry, or as specified in the construction code are unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings or structures are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, removal, or other methods approved by the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the procedure specified in this article. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-9-1 SUPP. 9 (1-2021) 5-40