S.B. 2994 Summary

• Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and International Residential Code within two years of their official publication dates.

• Automatic adoption occurs: if the council fails to act within two years, the International Building Code or International Residential Code automatically becomes part of the Hawaii state building code until superseded by council action.

• Clarifies that the Hawaii state building code serves as an interim county building code until counties adopt, amend, or update their own building codes.

• Exempts the council's adoption, amendment, or update of these codes from chapter 91 requirements while remaining subject to chapter 92 procedures.

• Effective date: July 1, 2112.