Swimming pool permit rules in Hawaii County, HI — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
A County of Hawai'i building permit is required to construct any residential pool. Public/commercial pools also need a State Department of Health permit to operate under HAR 11-10, but private single-family pools are exempt from that Health permit.
Residential pools need a County building permit through the Department of Public Works, and the barrier must comply with the county-adopted building code (Hawaii Building Code Ch. 31 / IRC pool provisions). Separately, any 'public swimming pool' - one intended to be used collectively, whether or not a fee is charged - must obtain a permit to operate from the State Department of Health (DOH). Under HAR 11-10-1, private residential pools, spas, hot tubs and furo (Japanese baths) at a single-family residence are excluded from the DOH public-pool rules.
Operating a public pool without a DOH permit is subject to penalties under HRS 321-18 and 321-20 (per HAR 11-10-7). Building without a county permit triggers Public Works enforcement and stop-work orders.
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