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PPP FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> COMMITTEEJ UNE 14, <br /> EMERGENCY SHELTERS <br /> SAFE ROOM <br /> Act 82 requires design standards relating to "Emergency shelters being built in <br /> compliance with hurricane resistant criteria" <br /> It does not mandate the use of a residential safe room, but if one is installed, it <br /> must adhere to the requirements set forth by Public Works draft 2 Bill 270, <br /> section 422. <br /> The Department of Public Works proposes that there be 3 ways in which R -3 <br /> structures can adhere to the these requirements: <br /> 1. Protect all windows of the home with impact resistive glazing or impact <br /> protective systems <br /> 2. Protect all windows of the home using pre -cut plywood sheets <br /> 3. Add pre - installed permanent attachments on the walls and design the <br /> home for partially enclosed conditions and provide one safe room. <br /> These options accommodate a range of costs. <br /> /31/5011 <br /> INSPECTIONS <br /> • A request for scheduled inspection must be filed with the inspector not less <br /> than 48 hours and no more than 72 hours by fax, email, or phone call. <br /> • The inspector has 48 hours excluding holidays and weekends to respond. <br /> • If the building inspector does not keep to the schedule or if the area to be <br /> inspected is covered or concealed, a Hawaii State licensed contractor in <br /> a letter to Public Works verifies the project meets the current codes. <br /> • The letter must be stamped and signed. <br /> 5/31 /'2(11 1 <br />