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Honolulu County Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Permit Calculator

Official fee schedule logic based on Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.

Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
AHJ Authority
City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting
Enforced Ordinance
Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18
Plan Check SLA
20 - 35 Business Days
Surety Bond Required
$15,000
AHJ Verified Workstation 2026 Fee Schedule Enforced

Honolulu County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator

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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier 📜 Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18

Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.

3. Itemized Cost Assessment AHJ Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Fee Ratio Breakdown: Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Estimated Total Permit Fee All Municipal AHJ Surcharges & Ordinance Fees Included
$0.00

Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist

Honolulu County AHJ Requirements
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Contractor Surety License Bond

Honolulu County requires an active $15,000 Hawaii Contractor License Bond on file prior to plan submittal.

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Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)

Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Honolulu County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.

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Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Submittal Guide — Honolulu County Enforced under Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18 | Reviewed Q3 2026
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Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Submittal Rules in Honolulu County

Specialized trade submittals for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor in Honolulu County, Hawaii are administered by City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting. Permits are required prior to installing, extending, replacing, or altering any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, or life-safety infrastructure under Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 18.

Intake review for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor requires verified trade licensing, minimum contractor general liability COI filings ($1,000,000+), and compliance with enforced regional code editions (Hawaii State Building Code & coastal flood zone management.).

Mandatory Submittal Plan Documents & PE Engineering Stamps

Plans submitted to City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor must include scaled engineering drawings and specifications:

Required Documents
  • Food Service Grease Interceptor Calculations
  • County Health Dept Clearance
Base Fee Structure Minimum permit fee: $455 | Plan review surcharge: 55% of base fee.

Inspection Sequence for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor

Work performed under a Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor permit in Honolulu County requires mandatory rough-in and final field inspections. Rough-in inspections must be conducted and signed off by the municipal inspector prior to covering or concealing any piping, ductwork, structural framing, or electrical conductors. Final inspection and system testing are required for building certificate of completion issuance.

Official AHJ Source Citation

City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting Official Building Department

650 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | Phone: (808) 768-8000

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