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HI HB1477

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires building and fire officials to provide applicants for new dwelling permits with written materials from the state fire council detailing the benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems.

  • Allows owners of new one- or two-family dwellings to choose whether to accept or reject installation of a residential fire sprinkler system, with costs borne by the owner if accepted.

  • Directs the state fire council to prepare, adopt, and update written materials about residential fire sprinkler system benefits as needed.

  • Amends Chapter 132, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by designating existing sections as Part I and adding a new part on home buyer fire protection.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Fire Protection.

State Fire Council Package

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).

2/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/8/2022
Housing1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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