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HI HB1477
Bill
Status
1/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Directs the state fire council to prepare, adopt, and update written materials about residential fire sprinkler system benefits as needed.
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Amends Chapter 132, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by designating existing sections as Part I and adding a new part on home buyer fire protection.
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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