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Current through June, 2024
Building Code Guidelines for Determining Occupancy
I. City and County of Honolulu (Oahu)
A. One (1) or more bedrooms
1. Living Room (minimum size is 150 sq. ft.) Measure living
					 room area (do not include kitchen area, but may include dining space if in one
					 area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
2. Bedrooms
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
B. Efficiency Units (Studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 100 sq. ft.
1 person per 100 sq. ft.
II. County of Maui (Maui, Lanai and Molokai)
A. One (1) or more bedrooms
1. Living Room - Cannot be used as a sleeping area
2. Bedrooms
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
B. Efficiency Units (studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 100 sq. ft.
1 person per 100 sq. ft.
III. County of Kauai
A. One (1) or more bedrooms
1. Living Room - Cannot be used as a sleeping area
2. Bedroom #1
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 120 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per
50 sq. ft.
3. Bedroom #2
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per
50 sq. ft.
4. Bedroom #3 and on
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 80 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
B. Efficiency Units (studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 10.0 sq. ft.
1 person per 100 sq. ft.
B. Efficiency Units (studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 100 sq. ft.
1 person per
100 sq. ft.
III. County of Kauai
A. One (1) or more bedrooms
1. Living Room - Cannot be used as a sleeping area
2. Bedroom #1
Measure bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 120 sq. ft. persons
2
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
3. Bedroom #2
Measure bedroom area {do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft.
4. Bedroom #3 and on
Measure "bedroom area (do not include closet, halls,
					 bathrooms)
1st 80 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 50 sq. ft.
1 person per 50 sq. ft:
B. Efficiency Units (studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 100 sq. ft.
1 person per 100 sq. ft.
IV. County of Hawaii
A. One (1) or more bedrooms (Housing Code states that
					 overcrowding is prohibited)
1. Living Room - (must be 120 sq. ft. minimum)
2. Bedroom #1 - (must be 120 sq. ft. minimum)
3. Bedroom #2 - (must be 80 sq. ft. minimum)
B. Efficiency Units (studios)
Measure living room area (do not include kitchen area, but
					 may include dining space if in one area)
1st 70 sq. ft.
2 persons
each additional 100 sq. ft.
1 person per 100 sq. ft.