Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 6 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. OSHA state plan: HIOSH (Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health).
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | NFPA 1, 2024 Edition (Hawaii State Fire Code, state-amended)Statewide fire code for existing buildings covering fire-protection systems, alarms, extinguishers and hydrant inspection/maintenance/testing; in force since Sep 5, 2025, succeeding the 2021 and 2018 editions. SourceVerified on the source | State Fire Council adopts statewide; county fire departments enforce locally | In forceIn force; no newer edition pending |
| Building | Hawaii State Building Code based on 2018 IBC, state-amendedStatewide model code adopted by the State Building Code Council (approved Apr 20, 2021); each county then enacts and enforces its own amended version (e.g., Honolulu's took effect 2024). SourceVerified on the source | State Building Code Council adopts; county building departments enforce | Adoption pending, undated2021/2024 IBC editions not yet adopted statewide; adoption process criticized as slow, no confirmed date |
| Elevators | ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10 and A17.3-2011 (HAR Title 12, Ch. 229)DLIR/HIOSH's Boiler and Elevator Branch licenses and inspects; standard elevators renew annually, limited-use/construction cars every 3 months; inspection fee schedule updated effective Jun 24, 2026. SourceVerified on the source | DLIR/HIOSH Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch | In forceIn force; fee schedule updated Jun 24, 2026 |
| Boilers | HAR Title 12, Ch. 220 (general standard) and Ch. 222.1 (power boilers)Same branch inspects boilers/pressure vessels statewide: power boilers get annual internal plus ~6-month external inspection; pressure vessels renew every 2 years. Rules and fees updated Nov 1, 2024. SourceVerified on the source | DLIR/HIOSH Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch | In forceIn force; rules/fees updated Nov 1, 2024 |
| Pools | Public Swimming Pools rule, HAR Title 11, Chapter 10Governs plan review and permitting of public/commercial pools and spas statewide; Honolulu additionally applies its own county design and safety ordinance on top of the state rule. SourceVerified on the source | DOH Food Safety Branch | In forceIn force; no pending amendment found |
| Lodging | No standalone state hotel/lodging licenseNo dedicated statewide hotel-licensing agency found; hotels are regulated as a fire/building occupancy class. DOH licenses only onsite food service; a hotel-liability statute addresses guest property, not safety. SourceReported, in verification | None dedicated; State Fire Code + county building dept apply; DOH licenses food service only | UnconfirmedUnknown; no hotel-specific statewide safety statute found |
| Workplace | HIOSH - Hawaii OSHA State PlanState-run plan covers private-sector employers plus state and local government employers statewide; does not cover federal employers. SourceVerified on the source | DLIR Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
NFPA 1, 2024 Edition (Hawaii State Fire Code, state-amended). Statewide fire code for existing buildings covering fire-protection systems, alarms, extinguishers and hydrant inspection/maintenance/testing; in force since Sep 5, 2025, succeeding the 2021 and 2018 editions. Enforced by: State Fire Council adopts statewide; county fire departments enforce locally.
Hawaii State Building Code based on 2018 IBC, state-amended. Statewide model code adopted by the State Building Code Council (approved Apr 20, 2021); each county then enacts and enforces its own amended version (e.g., Honolulu's took effect 2024). Enforced by: State Building Code Council adopts; county building departments enforce.
Elevators: DLIR/HIOSH Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch (ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10 and A17.3-2011 (HAR Title 12, Ch. 229)). Boilers: DLIR/HIOSH Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch (HAR Title 12, Ch. 220 (general standard) and Ch. 222.1 (power boilers)).
Hawaii runs an OSHA-approved state plan: HIOSH (Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health). The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
Building: Adoption pending, undated (2021/2024 IBC editions not yet adopted statewide; adoption process criticized as slow, no confirmed date); Lodging: Unconfirmed (Unknown; no hotel-specific statewide safety statute found).
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