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Read Chapter 1 of the International Building Code, "Administration". It is often the most ignored chapter by the Building Inspector, but the most important. It details what Kalakoa has mentioned about length of times, but also enforcement procedures, work exempt, etc.. Second, get a copy of Hawaii County Building Code amendments as to what they have changed, and where. It will be like pulling teeth, but it is public information. They can make a Code ruling more restrictive, but not lax. It is up to the "owner builder" to know all the rules and bylaws pertaining to the codes as a contractor would, as there would be no room for all the "contract" obligations on the permit. Code book sections can be found online.
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