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Maui County, HI Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
MCC § 16.25.110
Foundation inspection
After excavation, before pour
Frame inspection
After framing, before cover
Final inspection
After grading, before occupancy
Notice required
Building official notified when ready

Summary

Any construction requiring a Maui County building permit must pass a series of required inspections, and work cannot be covered or concealed until the building official signs off on each stage. The code specifies footing, framing and final inspections, plus energy-code checks, before a project can move forward.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Maui County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

110.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. ... 110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. ... 110.3.2 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire- blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved. ... 110.3. ... 9 Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.

Full Breakdown

1, puts all construction under a permit subject to inspection by the building official, and it requires the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection until approved; it also states that an inspection approval never authorizes a code violation. 3 lists the required inspection stages. 1 happens after excavation is complete and reinforcing steel is in place, and any required forms for concrete foundations must be set before the inspector arrives. 2 happens after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire-blocking and bracing are in place, and after rough electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is exposed for approval.

6 adds an energy-efficiency inspection to confirm compliance with the Maui County Energy Code at framing and/or final inspection. 9 comes after finish grading and once the building is complete and ready for occupancy. 5 requires the permit holder to notify the building official when work is ready, and the official may require two working days' notice. 7 allows a reinspection fee when work is not ready or corrections were not made.

Violations & Fines

Covering or concealing work before it passes the required inspection violates section 16.25.110.6, which bars further work until the building official approves each stage. A reinspection fee applies under section 16.25.110.7 whenever a called inspection finds the job incomplete or corrections not made, and the building official will not perform additional inspections until any assessed reinspection fees are paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspections does Maui County require during construction?
Section 16.25.110 requires, at minimum, a footing and foundation inspection, a frame inspection, an energy-efficiency inspection, and a final inspection before occupancy, plus any special inspections the building official orders for the specific project.
Can I cover framing before the inspector sees it?
No. Section 16.25.110.6 bars work from proceeding past the point of each successive inspection until the building official approves it, and reinforcing steel or framing may not be concealed before an inspector signs off.
What if my Maui inspection fails?
The building official notes what does not comply, you correct it, and a reinspection fee under section 16.25.110.7 may apply if the job was not ready or corrections were not made; the fee must be paid before further inspections proceed.

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