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1422 Kalakaua Blvd — Sample Report

Scan sample · License of record AIA-HI-DEMO · TMK 2-9-003-042
Violations
3
Advisories
2
Citations validated
5/5
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Findings

violation·high severity·confidence 0.96
Lot coverage exceeds R-5 maximum

The proposed plans show a total covered footprint of 2,730 sf on a 5,200 sf lot, yielding 52.5% lot coverage. The R-5 district maximum is 50%. The overage of approximately 138 sf must be resolved before DPP will accept the permit application.

Measured: 52.5% (2,730 sf)
Required: 50% max (2,600 sf)
ROH §21-4.60 — Maximum Lot Coverage
“In the R-5 district, the total lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the net lot area. Lot coverage includes the horizontal projection of all roofed structures, including covered lanais and roof overhangs extending more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the exterior wall.”
Recommended: Reduce the footprint of the proposed covered lanai on the mauka side by approximately 150 sf, or remove the 12-ft overhang from the garage elevation.
violation·medium severity·confidence 0.91
Front yard setback deficiency — proposed addition

Sheet A-2.1 shows the proposed second-floor addition projecting 7.5 ft from the front face of the existing structure. The existing structure is already at 10.0 ft from the front property line — the code minimum for the R-5 district. The second-floor addition creates a new encroachment into the required front yard at the upper floor level, which is not exempt from setback requirements.

Measured: 7.5 ft proposed front yard
Required: 10.0 ft minimum (ROH §21-3.10)
ROH §21-3.10-1(a) — R-5 Front Yard
“Every lot in the R-5 district shall have a front yard of not less than ten (10) feet in depth, measured from the front property line to the nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot. Upper-story overhangs and balconies that project beyond the building wall are subject to the same setback requirement as the wall below.”
Recommended: Align the second-floor plate line with the existing first-floor face. Any cantilever or balcony element on the front elevation must remain at or behind the 10-ft setback line.
violation·medium severity·confidence 0.88
IBC Table 601 — construction type inconsistency

Sheet A-0.1 lists construction type as Type V-A (one-hour fire resistance), but the structural notes on Sheet S-1.0 specify unprotected light-wood framing throughout with no fire-resistance assembly specifications. Type V-A requires one-hour fire-resistance-rated construction for exterior walls, interior bearing walls, and floor-ceiling assemblies. If the intent is unprotected construction, the cover sheet should be revised to Type V-B and the aggregate area verified against IBC Table 506.2 limits.

Measured: V-A listed; unprotected framing specified
Required: IBC §602.4 — consistent construction type declaration
IBC 2018 §602.4 (as adopted by Hawaii) — Type V Construction
“Type V construction is that type in which the structural elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code. Type V-A construction shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour for all structural elements and exterior walls. Type V-B construction shall have no required fire-resistance rating.”
Recommended: Revise Sheet A-0.1 to Type V-B and confirm aggregate floor area is within 3,000 sf per IBC Table 506.2, or revise structural notes to specify UL-listed one-hour assemblies throughout and retain Type V-A designation.
advisory·low severity·confidence 0.82
Parking calculation should be shown on plans

The R-5 district requires two off-street parking stalls per single-family dwelling unit. The plans do not include a parking compliance table or a dimension-confirmed parking stall layout. DPP typically raises a plan-check comment requesting a parking analysis for additions that alter the garage area. The existing garage appears to be converted to habitable space in the proposed plans.

Measured: Parking table absent
Required: 2 stalls min — ROH §21-3.120
ROH §21-3.120 — Off-Street Parking, R-5 District
“Every single-family dwelling in the R-5 district shall provide a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces. Parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 8.5 ft × 18 ft and shall be shown on the submitted plans with dimensions and grades.”
Recommended: Add a parking compliance table to the site plan (Sheet A-1.0) showing stall count, dimensions, and location. If the garage conversion eliminates stalls, provide replacement parking in the driveway apron or an accessory structure and confirm ROH §21-3.120 compliance.
advisory·low severity·confidence 0.79
Egress window sizing — bedroom 3

Sheet A-3.2 shows a 24" × 22" fixed window in Bedroom 3 (second floor). IBC §1030.1 requires sleeping rooms to have at least one emergency escape and rescue opening with a minimum clear opening of 5.7 sq ft, minimum clear opening height of 24 inches, and minimum clear opening width of 20 inches. A fixed window provides no egress. This appears to be an advisory item — the window size meets the minimum dimensions, but the fixed installation eliminates the egress function. DPP may flag this during review.

Measured: 24" × 22" fixed (0 sq ft net clear)
Required: 5.7 sq ft net clear, operable — IBC §1030.2
IBC 2018 §1030.1 — Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
“Sleeping rooms and basements shall have not less than one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening with a minimum net clear opening area of not less than 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be not less than 24 inches. The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be not less than 20 inches.”
Recommended: Replace the fixed unit with an operable casement or double-hung window that achieves 5.7 sq ft net clear opening. Note the clear dimensions on the elevation and window schedule.
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