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HI SB2397

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Allows counties to require sprinklers for any new home that requires a variance from access road or fire fighting water supply requirements.

  • Supported by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Building Industry Association, and related construction organizations.

  • Opposed by State Fire Council, Honolulu Fire Department, and Hawaii Fire Department of the County of Hawaii.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, and Housing2/8/2012
Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs1/23/2012

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