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HI SB2397
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in new or existing detached one- or two-family residential dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings outside urban areas.
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Allows counties to require sprinklers for any new home that requires a variance from access road or fire fighting water supply requirements.
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Supported by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Building Industry Association, and related construction organizations.
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Opposed by State Fire Council, Honolulu Fire Department, and Hawaii Fire Department of the County of Hawaii.
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Effective date set to July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Counties; Automatic Fire Sprinklers; Residences
Last Action
(S) Act 083, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).
4/27/2012