Swimming Pools & Spas in Honolulu County, HI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
No building permit for a swimming, dipping, or wading pool anywhere on Oahu issues unless the plans include a fence, wall, enclosure, or a pool cover as an alternative protective device.
Honolulu Pool Barrier & Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsROH § 16-6.3
No building permit to construct a swimming, dipping, or wading pool covered by this article shall be issued, unless provision is made for a fence, wall, or other enclosure or, in the alternative, a pool cover or similar protective device, as required by this article.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Honolulu County
1 cities in Honolulu County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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