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HI HCR4
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Requests formation of a task force to study the costs of installing automatic fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family dwellings, with costs varying by county.
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Task force shall comprise 11 members including the Senate Committee on Public Safety Chairperson, House Committee on Public Safety Chairperson, Hawaii Insurance Division representative, county building and water directors, State Fire Council representative, and representatives from builder, contractor, architect, plumber, and fire protection engineer associations.
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Task force must conduct comparative analysis of varying county costs for materials, labor, permits, and related fees to install automatic fire sprinklers in new residential construction.
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Task force shall select a chairperson from among its members and submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.
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Certified copies to be transmitted to relevant state and county officials, building and construction industry organizations, and professional associations.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Formation Of A Task Force To Study The Issue Of Residential Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Costs For New One- And Two-family Dwellings.
Task Force
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Fukumoto, Har, Hashem, Lowen, McDermott, Nakashima, Souki excused (7).
3/15/2018