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Development Services Administration
Responsibilities
The Development Services Administration (DSA) administers the County's subdivision, building, electrical, plumbing, grading, and other construction related ordinances.
What's New
Building Code Update:
On October 28, 2023, the County of Maui will start enforcement of the following building-related codes:- Building Code Administrative and Supplemental Provisions
Maui County Code, Chapter 16.25 – County Ordinance 5507
*NEW CHAPTER* - 2018 International Building Code (IBC) county amendments
Maui County Code, Chapter 16.26C Building Code
County Ordinance 5508 - 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) state amendments
Maui County Code, Chapter 16.08B Residential Code
(county amendments TBD) - 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) state amendments
Maui County Code, Chapter 16.10 Existing Building Code
(county amendments TBD)
*NEW CODE/CHAPTER* - 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) state amendments
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) county amendments
MCC Chapter 16.16C Energy Code
County Ordinance 5455
Building permits applications submitted on and after October 28, 2023 must comply to the codes listed above. Building permit applications submitted prior to October 28, 2023 will be reviewed under the codes enforced at the time of submission.
If you have any questions, please email the Building Plans Review Section at [email protected] or call (808) 270-7236.
External Links:
I-Codes Building Codes https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes ICC Store https://shop.iccsafe.org/
Resources
County of Maui Public Records Information
County of Maui Public Records Information provides images of issued building, plumbing, electrical, grading and driveway permits as well as approved final subdivision plats and civil as-built construction plans.
County of Maui Real Property Assessment Division Information
Real Property Assessment Division Information provides images of Real Property Tax Field Books and Real Property History Books Information
County of Maui Real Property Assessment Division
Building Inspection Section
Building Inspection Section is responsible for over seeing the inspection of the structural construction work associated with building permits.
Building Permit Section
A building permit is required for the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, and use of any building or structure within the county.
Building Permit Monthly Data Reports
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Building Plan Review Section
The Building Plan Review Section reviews building permit applications for compliance with the adopted building code and energy conservation code.
Civil Construction and Inspection Section
The Civil Construction Section is responsible for overseeing site-work construction, which includes the processing of permits and inspection of work.
The Section is also responsible for maintaining the County street addressing database, enforcing Community Beautification and Litter Ordinances, and the issuance of various permits.
Civil Construction and Inspection Section
Electrical Permit and Inspection Section
Electrical permits are required for new Electrical installations to allow the County to regulate the qualifications of installers, check the proposed plans and to inspect the electrical installations to ensure they are done safely and in compliance with National and local codes. These requirements help to reduce the hazards to persons and property from faulty electrical work.
Electrical Permit and Inspection Section
Plumbing Permit and Inspection Section
The purpose of obtaining a plumbing permit is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Plumbing permits are required for new and retrofit plumbing installations to allow the County to regulate the qualifications of installers, check the proposed plans and to inspect the plumbing/gas installations to ensure they are in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended and local municipal codes.
Plumbing Permit and Inspection Section
Subdivision Section
The Subdivision Section administers Maui County Code, Title 18, Subdivision Ordinance, which includes processing subdivision applications, and other related matters including, but not limited to, requests for private easements (over County right-of-way) and separate lot determinations.