SB 2130 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 132-3 to change the adoption process for the state fire code from requiring public hearings under Chapter 91 to using the open meetings process under Chapter 92.

• Exempts the state fire code from Chapter 91 public hearing requirements, making its adoption process consistent with other state building codes (building, residential, plumbing, electrical, energy, and elevator codes).

• Maintains the state fire council's authority to adopt the fire code and its annual review and amendment process, but requires stakeholder meetings in an open forum rather than formal public hearings.

• Takes effect upon approval.