Building Division

Building Permit Application

New Building Permit Applications may now be accepted via email by filling out the form below and submitting to building@kauai.gov

Building Permit Application(PDF, 324KB)

Building Forms

BD-Commercial-Permit-Application-Checklist-2023(PDF, 198KB)

BD-Residential-Permit-Application-Checklist-2023(PDF, 224KB)

Contractor/Owner Builder Statement(PDF, 293KB)

Application for Formal Plan Revisions(DOC, 258KB)

Agricultural Building Exemption Form(DOC, 154KB)

Sign-Permit-Application(PDF, 144KB)

Request For Information(PDF, 127KB)

Accessibility-Statement(PDF, 160KB)

Special-Inspections-Form(PDF, 144KB)

Resource Documents

SFR-Duplex-Plan-Review-Checklist-2023(PDF, 285KB)

IECC Block Building Envelope Components(PDF, 278KB)

IECC Block Low-Rise Residential(PDF, 279KB)

IECC Block Electrical and Lighting Systems(PDF, 354KB)

IECC Block Mechanical Systems(PDF, 339KB)

Building Valuation Policy(PDF, 473KB)

Building Permits Minimum Requirements(PDF, 594KB)

Building Permits Minimum Requirements (Appendix A)(PDF, 3MB)

EPR Applicant User Guide(PDF, 9MB)

Kauai County Sign Ordinance Summary(PDF, 42KB)

Owner-Builders in Hawaii: A Guide to State Regulations(PDF, 14KB)

Alternate-Design-Material-or-Construction-Method-Application(PDF, 193KB)

Building Division Codes

Building

Ordinance No. 1163, Bill No. 2926, Draft 1 was adopted on October 10. 2024. This ordinance adopted the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with local amendments.

Ordinance No. 1163

 ICC Codes

Electrical

State Building Code Council adoption of the 2020 National Fire Protection (NFPA) Standard, National Electrical Code (NEC) in accordance with HRS 107-24 became applicable as an interim county electrical code on March 14, 2024 in accordance with HRS 107-28(b).

 2020-NEC-Code-Adoption.pdf(PDF, 273KB) March 14, 2024

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Plumbing

State Building Code Council adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) in accordance with HRS 107-24 became applicable as an interim county plumbing code on February 1, 2024 in accordance with HRS 107-28(b).

2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as per Hawai’i Revised Statues, Section 107-24 (c) February 2024(PDF, 75KB)

IAPMO

Other Useful Links

Kaua'i County Ordinances

Hawai'i State Building Code Council

	TWO WAYS TO REQUEST INSPECTION
	TELEPHONE	EMAIL

Your name, job site address, telephone number, permit number and inspection date are needed with your request. Submit your inspection request at least one or two days in advance and “CC” the supervisor when requesting inspection via email

Kauai Online Hazard Assessment Tool

Geographic Information System (GIS)

FHAT - State of Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool is now online. Click here to access the FHAT tool

Public Works - Building Division Information

Mission Statement

The Division of Buildings is responsible for facility development and code development and enforcement. All programs are responsible for providing the people of Kauai with safely constructed public and private facilities.

Division Goals

• To develop new facilities to replace old, dilapidated, overcrowded buildings and structures.
• To ensure that the minimum construction standards contained within the Kauai County Codes, and referenced building trade codes, are adhered to.
• Continually update the Kauai County Code to meet current building industry codes, which reflect the latest industry standards, and changing technologies.
• Provide effective training and adequate staffing to increase the efficiency of services to the public in the review, issuance, and enforcement of building, electrical, plumbing, and sign permits.
• Provide necessary services in the preparation, and management of construction contracts.

Program Descriptions

• Administration - The Building Division's Administrative Section manages facility development and construction. The Section also oversees the operation of the Building Codes Enforcement Section.
• Building Code Enforcement Section - The Building Code Enforcement Section is responsible for the review of projects to ensure compliance and enforcement, of the all applicable building trade codes and ordinances, related to building construction. as the central coordination agency in the building permitting process, the program is responsible for the circulation and consolidation of comments from County, State, and Federal agencies, prior to permit approval. The program is also responsible for building, electrical, plumbing, and sign code enforcement inspection, as part of the permitting process.