Bill Text: HI HB2658 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced

Hawaii House Bill 2658 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: State Building Code; Counties; Appeals; Exemptions and Modifications

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-01 - Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 [HB2658 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-HB2658-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2658
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the state building code.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 107-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"§107-24 Authority and duties of the council. (a) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the council shall establish the Hawaii state building codes.

(b) The council shall appoint a subcommittee comprising the four council members representing county building officials, whose duty shall be to recommend any necessary or desirable state amendments to the codes and standards identified in section 107-25. Any recommended state amendments shall require the unanimous agreement of the subcommittee.

(c) The council shall adopt, amend, or update codes and standards identified in section 107-25 on a staggered basis, as established by the council; provided that the adoption, amendment, or update of any code or standard shall be:

(1) At least once every six years; and

(2) Based upon a review and evaluation of the utility of the code or standard at the time each respective edition is published.

(d) The council may appoint other investigative, technical expertise committees, which may include council members.

(e) The council shall consult with general building contractor associations and building trade associations to gather information and recommendations on construction practices and training relevant to building codes and standards.

(f) The council shall review and adopt, as appropriate, new model building codes within eighteen months of the official publication date.

(g) The council may grant exemptions or make modifications to the state building codes to conform with county building codes pursuant to section 107-28(c); provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the ability of a county to amend the state building codes as they apply within the county's respective jurisdiction pursuant to sections 46-1.5(13) and 107-28(a).

[~~(g)~~] (h) The council may make expenditures for technical references, equipment and supplies, and other operating expenses, and may contract for the conduct of research studies and other technical services.

[~~(h)~~] (i) The council may provide education and technical training and administrative assistance in the form of services or grants at the state and county levels relating to the implementation and enforcement of the Hawaii state building codes adopted pursuant to this part.

[~~(i)~~] (j) At the end of each fiscal year, the council shall submit a written report to the governor on the council's activities, including the codes and standards adopted, amended, or updated by the council."

SECTION 2. Section 107-28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"§107-28 County authority to amend and adopt the Hawaii state building codes without council approval. (a) The governing body of each county shall amend, adopt, and update the Hawaii state building codes as they apply within their respective jurisdiction, in accordance with section 46-1.5(13), without approval of the council. Each county shall amend and adopt the Hawaii state building codes and standards listed in section 107-25, as the referenced Hawaii state building codes and standards for its respective county building code ordinance, no later than two years after the adoption of the Hawaii state building codes.

(b) If a county does not amend the Hawaii state building codes within the two-year time frame, the Hawaii state building codes shall become applicable as an interim county building code.

(c) A county may appeal to the council a requirement of the statewide building codes and seek an exemption or modification to the codes for that county pursuant to section 107-24(g)."

SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:

State Building Code; Counties; Appeals; Exemptions and Modifications

Description:

Authorizes a county to seek an exemption or modification of the state building codes as applicable in that county. Authorizes the state building code council to grant code exemptions and modifications for a county.

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