Construction Hours: East Honolulu vs Kapolei
How do construction hours rules compare between East Honolulu, HI and Kapolei, HI?
Kapolei has fewer restrictions than East Honolulu.
East Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Under HAR 11-46-7(j), a community noise permit may not authorize construction noise exceeding the limits before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, or at all on Sundays and holidays.
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Honolulu County
Construction in Kapolei is governed by Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 46, allowing loud equipment only weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless a DOH noise permit is issued.
View full Kapolei rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | East Honolulu | Kapolei |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | HAR 11-46-7(j) | - |
| Weekday hours | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) | - |
| Saturday hours | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | - |
| Sundays/holidays | No permitted construction noise | - |
| - | - |
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East Honolulu FAQ
What hours can construction make noise in East Honolulu?
A community noise permit (HAR 11-46-7(j)) cannot authorize noise above the limits before 7 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Saturday, or at any time on Sundays and holidays.
Can a contractor work outside those hours?
Only with a noise variance under HAR 11-46-8, which costs $100 per year plus public-notice costs; off-hour roadwork between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. specifically requires a variance.
Kapolei FAQ
Does rail transit construction follow these hours?
Rail contractors must comply with HAR 11-46 and obtain DOH community noise permits for any after-hours work.
Who issues construction noise permits?
The Hawaii Department of Health Indoor and Radiological Health Branch issues community noise permits under HAR 11-46.
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