Residential pools in Kapolei are governed by ROH Chapter 16 Article 6, which sets construction, modification, and ongoing safety standards, including anti-entrapment drain covers.
Article 6 covers purpose, fencing, new construction, modifications, limited exceptions, and penalties, and incorporates the Hawaii State Residential Code. Main drains must have dual covers or approved anti-entrapment systems per the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Diving boards have minimum-depth requirements rarely satisfied by typical Kapolei backyard pools. Pool chemistry and circulation are regulated through plumbing and adopted health standards, and rescue equipment such as life rings is strongly encouraged. Modifications that change capacity or barrier footprint require fresh permits.
Unsafe conditions can result in citations, mandatory closure, and serious civil liability for entrapment or drowning incidents.
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires Kapolei residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a complete barrier with self-closing gates designed to prevent access by young ...
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 21-4.40 limits fill-containing retaining walls in Kapolei to six feet within required yards and combines terraced wall heights for compliance measur...
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 21-4.60 defines fences to include wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, and plastic, giving Kapolei residents a broad palette of compliant materials.
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 21-4.30 controls what Kapolei neighbors can install in required yards along shared property lines, since Honolulu does not have a dedicated city spi...
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Public parks in Kapolei are closed during posted night hours under ROH Sec. 10-1.2, though beach parks allow direct traverse to the shoreline during closure.
Kapolei, HI
Kapolei follows HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. without a parent or guardian; Honolulu has no sep...
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