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or those who are planning to build a new home, or embark on a renovation
project, it’s sometimes difficult not to think of building permits as a necessary evil. What are the benefits of obtaining a building permit? How extensive must a remodeling project be to require one?
Per the Department of Plan- ning and Permitting (DPP), building permits “are required to construct, alter or demolish any structure, do electrical work over $500 or do plumbing work over $1,000 within a 12-month period.” Accessory utility sheds of less than 120 square feet don’t need permitting, nor do cabinet- work, painting or floor covering projects. Visit honolulu.gov/dpp/ permitting.html for forms, appli- cations and comprehensive infor- mation.
communities. But it’s sometimes a little tough for homeowners to understand how they benefit by obtaining a building permit.”
“Presumably, laws that regulate building, zoning, energy, environmental, and health and safety codes exist for good reason,” observes Evan Fujimoto, president of Honolulu design/ build firm Graham Builders. “They are intended to elevate the safety and quality of life in our
A MANDATE FOR IMPROVED SAFETY, QUALITY OF LIFE
As Fujimoto points out, DPP has a mandate to enforce codes and regulations that help ensure homes are constructed to meet standards for safety and quality of
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