HomeMy WebLinkAboutBIL 139 Draft 01 2010-2012COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAI'I
BILL NO. 139
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 26 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), TO BE REPLACED BY A NEW CHAPTER 26,
RELATING TO FIRE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 26 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended)
is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. The Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended
by adding a new Chapter 26 to read as follows:
"Chapter 26
FIRE
Section 26 -1. Adoption of the Hawaii State Fire Code
The State of Hawai`i on January 1, 2010 pursuant to section § 132 -3 of the
Hawai`i Revised Statutes, incorporated the 2006 National Fire Code, NFPA 1
Uniform Fire Code, as the Hawai`i State Fire Code.
Section 26 -2. Title
1.1.2 is amended to read:
1.1.2 This code, which includes the amendments to the Hawaii State Fire Code
made by the County of Hawaii shall be known as the Hawaii County Fire Code,
and may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as this code.
Section 26 -3. Building changes
1.3.6.3 is amended to read:
1.3.6.3 New construction, repairs, renovations, alterations, or any change in
occupancy shall conform with this code, the Hawaii State Fire Code, and the
Building code.
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Section 26 -4. Investigation
1.7.10 is amended to read:
1.7.10 Investigation. Investigations are authorized by and shall be made in
accordance with section 132 -4, 132 -4.5, 132 -5, HRS.
Section 26 -5. Plans and specifications
1.7.11 is amended to read:
1.7.11 Plans and specification.
The AHJ shall have the authority to require plans and specifications to be
submitted prior to the construction, demolition, or alteration of any building or
structure; prior to any change in a building's occupancy type or class; or prior to
the installation of any life safety or fire protection systems to ensure compliance
with applicable codes and standards.
When a set of plans and specifications are to be submitted for review, the
following information shall be included, but not limited to:
1) The Architect and/or Engineer stamp, license number, expiration date;
2) Each buildings occupancy type or class;
3) Code reference material;
4) Scaled drawings depicting the location, length, width, grade, and
construction of the Fire Department Access Road;
5) Scaled drawings depicting the existing and/or projected location(s) of
all fire hydrants, water supplies, and appurtenances for firefighting.
6) Scaled drawings depicting the size and location of all existing
buildings or structures upon the property that the permit is being
applied;
7) If applicable, complete shop drawings of the Fire sprinkler and/or Fire
alarm systems.
Section 26 -6. Standby Fire Personnel
1.7.15 is amended to read:
1.7.15 Standby and Fire Watch Personnel.
Section 26 -7. Standby and Fire Watch- Cost
1.7.15.2.1 is amended to read:
1.7.15.2.1 The cost of standby and fire watch personnel shall be at no cost to the
AHJ.
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Section 26 -8. Fire Watch for Systems Out of Service
1.7.15.4 is added to read:
1.7.15.4 Where a fire alarm or fire suppression system is out of service for more
than 4 hours in a 24 -hour period, the AHJ shall be notified and an approved fire -
watch shall be provided until such system is returned to service.
Section 26 -9. Fire Watch- Assignment
1.7.15.5 is added to read:
1.7.15.5 Person(s) conducting fire watch duty shall be assigned to an area for the
express purpose of notifying the Fire department, the building occupants or both
of an emergency; preventing a fire from occurring; extinguishing small fires; or
protecting the public from fire or life safety dangers. The fire watch personnel
shall patrol the entire area or premise that the non - functioning system protects.
Section 26 -10. Fire Watch- Documentation
1.7.15.6 is added to read:
1.7.15.6 Standby and fire watch personnel shall keep documentation on an hourly
basis or as often as deemed necessary by the AHJ. Documentation shall be
available for review upon the AHJ request.
Section 26 -11. Public Fire Education
1.7.16.3 is added to read:
1.7.16.3 The Fire chief of each county may:
(1) Appoint advisers, promote and secure the appointment and service of
committees of commercial, industrial, labor, civic, and other
organizations, who shall, without compensation, assist the county fire
chief in establishing standards of safety;
(2) Establish and maintain museums and exhibits of safety and fire prevention
in which shall be exhibited equipment, safeguards, and other means and
methods for protection against fire loss, and publish and distribute
bulletins on any phase of this general subject;
(3) Cause lectures to be delivered, illustrated by stereopticon or other views,
diagrams, or pictures, for the information of owners or other persons and
the general public, in regard to the causes and prevention of fires and
related subjects.
(HRS §132 -14)
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Section 26 -12. Permits Required
1.12.20 is amended by deleting original proposed language
And adding the following amended language:
1.12.20 Permits Required.
Permits shall be required under the following sections:
(1) Section 10.15.1 Carnivals, Fairs, Farmers Markets, Open Markets, and Flea
Markets.
(2) Section 20.1.1 Places of Assembly with an occupant load of 300 or greater.
(3) Section 25.1.2 Tents, Canopies and Temporary Structures.
A permit shall be required for each event utilizing a tent, canopy or
temporary structure in excess of 700 square feet.
(4) Section 42.5.2.2.4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
(5) Section 43.1.1.4 Application of Flammable Finishes.
(6) Section 65.11.3.2 Fireworks.
(7) Section 66.1.5 Flammable and/or Combustible Liquid Storage tanks in excess
of 60 gallons.
Section 26 -13. Permit & Fees
1.12.20.1 is added to read:
1.12.20.1 Permit & Fees.
(la) There shall be a permit and fee of $100 for each 10.15.1, Carnival or Fair
permit. Permit shall be valid for the duration of the event.
(b) There shall be a bi- annual permit and fee of $ 25.00 for each 10.15.1, Farmers
Market, Open Market, and Flea Market. This permit shall apply to the
property owner or his or her representative of which the event is occurring.
Permit periods shall be from April 1 through September 30 and October 1
through March 31 of the following year. Permits applied for within such time
frames shall be allowed at the cost of $25.00 for each permit. Permit shall be
kept on site on available for review upon request by the AHJ during normal
business hours.
(2) There shall be an annual permit and fee of $50.00 for each 20.1.1 Permit,
Places of assembly with an occupancy load of 300 or greater. Permit shall be
kept on site and available for review by the AHJ during normal business hours.
(3a) There shall be a fee of $25.00 for each tent, canopy, or temporary structure
covering an area of 700 square feet or greater. Tents or canopies located less
than 10 feet between tie -downs shall be considered as one tent when
determining square footage.
(b) A permit and fee of $25.00 for each tent or temporary structure erected for the
sale of Christmas trees. Tents greater than 10 feet apart shall be considered a
separate tent.
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(c) A permit and fee of $25.00 for each tent or temporary structure erected for the
sale of Fireworks. Tents greater than 10 feet apart shall be considered a separate
tent.
Exception: Permit and fees in (3a) shall not apply to structures used for camp-
ing or private functions on private property or to any section 10.15.1 permit.
(4) A one -time permit and fee of $50.00 dollars for each 42.5.2.2.4 permit,
Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank installation of 125 gallons or greater.
(5) An annual permit and fee of $50.00 for each 43.1.1.4
permit, Application of flammable finishes.
(6) Permits, licenses, and fees associated with the Import, Manufacture, Wholesale,
Storage, Retail, and use of fireworks shall be as specified in HRS 132 -D.
(7) A one -time permit and fee of $50.00 for each 66.1.5 permit, installation
and/or removal of an above - ground storage tank (AST) or under- ground storage
tank (UST) containing flammable or combustible liquids in excess of 60 gallons.
Section 26 -14. Plan Review
1.14 and 1.14.1 is added to read:
1.14 Plan Review
1.14.1 When required by HRS 132 -9, a set of plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Fire Chief for review to assure compliance with applicable codes
and standards.
EXCEPTION: 1 and 2 family dwellings in compliance with the minimum Fire
Department Access Road requirements and the minimum Department of Water
Supply requirements.
This exception shall not apply to residential occupancies with automatic sprinkler
systems.
Section 26 -15. Violations and Penalties
1.16.1.1 is added to read:
1.16.1.1 Violations and Penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions in this code may
be deemed guilty, but not limited to, a misdemeanor. Any such person, firm, or
corporation deemed guilty, may be charged for a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provisions of this
code is committed, permitted, or continue to be permitted. Upon conviction of any
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such violation, the person, firm, or corporation shall be punishable of a fine as not
to exceed $500 and/or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
(Language extracted from previous Hawaii County Code)
Section 26 -16. Assembly Occupancy
3.3.165.3 is amended to read:
3.3.165.3 Assembly Occupancy. An occupancy (1) used for a gathering of 50 or
more persons for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking,
amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar uses; or (2) used as a special
amusement building, regardless of occupant load.
A building used for the above mentioned purposes, with an occupant load of less
then 50 persons shall be governed by the requirements of a Business group
occupancy as defined in the Building Code.
Section 26 -17. Inspection Tag
4.5.8.6 is added to read:
4.5.8.6 Upon completion of the testing, maintenance, or inspection of any Fire
detection or Fire suppression system, an inspection tag approved by the AHJ shall
be affixed to such device or system. Information on the tag shall include:
- Test or inspection results;
- Date the inspection was completed
- Company name and contact information;
- Name of technician performing the test or inspection;
- Contractor's license number and expiration date. Inspection tag shall maintain
legibility for the life of their use.
Section 26 -18. Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing.
10.4.6 is added to read:
10.4.6 Upon completion of the testing, maintenance or inspection of any Fire
detection or Fire suppression system, an inspection tag, as referenced in 4.5.8.6
above, shall be applied.
Section 26 -19. Open Fires, Incinerators, and Commercial fireplaces.
10.11.1 is amended to read:
10.11.1 Open fires in Hawaii County. Control of the following fires shall be
established by each county:.
(1) Fires for the cooking of food;
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(2) Fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes;
(3) Fires to abate a fire hazard;
(4) Fires for the prevention or control of disease or pests;
(5) Fires for the training of Firefighting personnel;
(6) Fires for disposal of dangerous materials;
(7) Fires for residential bathing purposes;
(8) Agricultural Fires
Except for closed incinerators approved by the State Health Department, private
incineration is prohibited by State health laws.
The following control of open fires as defined in
10.11.1 (1) through 10.11.1 (8), shall be as follows:
1. Fires for the cooking of food.
(a) Persons responsible for large open fires not contained within an appliance,
such as an "Imu ", shall telephone the Fire dispatch center on the non - emergency
number at least 15 minutes before the lighting of such fires.
(b) Persons responsible for fires that use smoke as a method of cooking or curing,
such as a "smoke house ", shall telephone the Fire dispatch center on the non -
emergency number at least 15 minutes before lighting of such fires.
(c) For open fire cooking operations with service to and subject to the general
public, the following shall apply:
- Open flame cooking operations shall be conducted under a non - combustible
covering. All structures shall be properly anchored/ secured.
- Cooking operations shall not be located less than 10 feet from any building.
- Open flame cooking appliances shall not be located less than 10 feet from the
general public. Means of protection, such as a protective barrier shall be approved
by the AHJ.
- Cooking operations shall not be located less than 20 feet from any exiting
system.
- Open flame cooking operations shall not be located less than 25 feet from trash,
brush, or other combustible waste.
- Cooking equipment using flammable liquids or gasses shall not be used less than
25 feet from any outside ignition sources, (vehicles, generators, electrical panels,
etc.) and not less than 25 feet from any other tent or temporary structures.
- Flammable gas cylinders used in cooking operations shall be listed for that use.
Spare flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed 5 gallons water capacity in any 1
tenant space.
- Spare flammable liquid containers shall not exceed 1 gallon capacity. Containers
shall be stored in a well ventilated area and shall be kept at least 10 feet away
from any open flame, ignition source, and the general public. Maximum storage
quantity is 1 gallon per appliance. Flammable liquid storage containers shall be
listed for that use.
- All flammable liquid or gas fueled cooking appliances shall be listed for that
use.
The AHJ shall be authorized to immediately cause to cease any open
fire or cooking activity, if such fire is determined to cause a danger to
life safety and /or health.
2. Fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes.
(a) Open fire performances before a proximate audience shall comply with
the following:
- Performances that use an open flame, such as "fire dancing ", shall be held
outdoors (see exception below).
- Performance shall be in an area at least 25 feet clear of trash, brush, and other
combustible waste.
- A minimum clearance of 25 feet shall be kept between the performers and the
audience at all times during a performance. This distance may be reduced to 15
feet, provided an AHJ approved, non - combustible safety net is in place to protect
the audience in the case of an accidental release.
- Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel
source.
- Excess fuel storage shall be kept in an approved container and at least 25 feet
away from both the performers and the audience. Quantity of fuel stored shall
only suffice for a single performance.
- Performers shall not throw any props or display devices over the audience as to
cause a fire or safety hazard.
- A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire
extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50
feet of the performance. The fire extinguishers shall be constantly attended by a
competent person trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers.
- Event site shall be subject to inspection.
- Additional clearances and/or means of extinguishment shall be provided if
deemed necessary by the AHJ.
EXCEPTION: Upon the approval of the AHJ, performances using fire may be
held indoors provided the facility has an automatic fire sprinkler system that is
code compliant and ALL of the above mentioned safety requirements are met.
(b) Open fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes such as
the "lighting of the letters" shall comply with the following:
- Burn location shall be outdoors.
- Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 25 feet to trash, brush, and other
combustible waste.
- Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to any building or
combustible structure.
- Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to the spectators.
- Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel
source.
- After fuel is applied, the excess fuel shall be removed from the fire area.
- The person(s) applying the fuel shall not be the same person causing the
ignition.
- A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire
extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50
feet of the fire. The fire extinguishers shall be constantly attended by a competent
person trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers.
- Burn site shall be subject to inspection.
- The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency number at
least 30 minutes prior to ignition.
- Additional clearances and/or means of extinguishment shall be provided if
deemed necessary by the AHJ.
(c) Site plan, Contact Information, and other Safeguards
Prior to any Recreational, Decorative or Ceremonial Fire.
- A site plan shall be submitted to the AHJ at least 7 days prior to the event.
The site plan shall include:
Contact information of the person(s) responsible.
Location or address of the burn site(s).
Date and time of ignition.
Distances from the burn area to spectators, structures, and vehicles.
(d) Recreational or Ceremonial "Sweat Lodges" or other
Structure(s) used for similar purposes.
No fire shall be allowed or maintained in any structure used as a
"sweat lodge" or the like in that the byproducts of combustion
may cause a danger to life safety or health.
Structures used in this context shall notify the Fire department, State
Department of Health, and the Building department prior to operation.
Fire department access shall be provided.
(e) Aerial Luminary Devices
1. Aerial luminary devices shall be defined as any homemade or manufactured
device that has an open flame and which can be sent airborne or adrift, leaving the
height and distance it travels to be determined by existing atmospheric conditions.
Such devices whether it is tethered or not, shall be deemed an Aerial luminary
device.
2. All Aerial luminary devices shall be deemed a fire hazard.
3. It shall be unlawful to Buy, Sell, Use, Possess, Ignite, or cause to ignite any
such Aerial luminary devices.
(f) Bonfires
Bonfires are prohibited unless approved by the State Department of Health or the
State Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Fire dispatch center shall
be notified of all approved bonfires prior to ignition.
(g) Fires used for cinematic purposes
Fires used with cinematography shall be allowed by the Fire chief provided
adequate safeguards as determined by the Fire chief is provided.
Exception: Signal flares for emergency use.
3. Fires to abate a fire hazard
(a) Fires to abate a fire hazard. A site plan shall be submitted to the
AHJ at least 14 days prior to the burn activity. The site plan shall
include:
Contact information of the person(s) responsible.
Location or address of the burn site(s).
Type of fuel being burned.
- Date and time of ignition.
Means of extinguishment (shall be suitable to the AHJ).
Fire department access as approved by the AHJ.
Burn site shall be subject to inspection.
The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency
number at least 30 minutes prior to ignition.
4. Fires for prevention or control of disease or pests
Fires for prevention or control of disease or pests. A site plan and approval
by the State Department of Health shall be submitted to the AHJ at least 14
days prior to the burn activity.The site plan shall include:
- Contact information of the person responsible.
Location or address of the burn site(s).
Date and time of ignition.
Means of extinguishment (shall be suitable to the AHJ).
Fire department access as approved by the AHJ.
Burn site shall be subject to inspection.
The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency
number at least 30 minutes prior to ignition.
5. Fires for the training of fire personnel
Fires for the training of fire personnel. All fires of this nature shall be
approved by the Fire chief.
6. Fires for the disposal of dangerous materials
Fires for the disposal of dangerous materials. All fires of this nature shall
be approved by the State Department of Health.
The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency number
at least 30 minutes prior to ignition.
7. Fires for residential bathing purposes
Fires for residential bathing purposes. Open fires using solid fuels for
residential bathing purposes shall not be allowed in any residential dwelling.
- Fires shall not be located less than 25 feet from trash, brush, or other
combustible waste.
8. Agricultural fires
Agricultural fires. Agricultural fires shall be permitted by the State
Department of Health.
Upon approval by the State Department of Health, a site plan shall be
submitted to the Fire chief, at least 7 days prior to the event.
The site plan shall include:
Contact information of the person(s) responsible.
Location and address of the burn site(s). Burn site shall be a
minimum of 150 feet from any residential dwelling.
Date, time, and duration of the burn.
Means of extinguishment. Supply shall be suitable to the AHJ and
shall be capable of total extinguishment.
Fire department access. Access to the burn site(s) shall be suitable to
the AHJ. Access parameters: Minimum of 14 feet wide, all weather
driving surface, maximum grade of 15 percent.
Burn site(s) shall be subject to inspection.
The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency number
at least 30 minutes prior to ignition.
Section 26 -20 Premises Identification
10.12.1.4 is added to read:
10.12.1.4 Premises identification shall comply with the Building
code and Chapter 14 of the Hawaii County Code.
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Section 26 -21 Special Outdoor Events, Carnivals, and Fairs
10.15 is amended to read:
10.15 Special Outdoor Events, Carnivals, Fairs, Farmers Markets, Open
Markets, and Flea Markets.
Section 26 -22 Site Plan
Section 10.15.1.1 is added to read:
10.15.1.1 A site plan shall be submitted with the permit application. The site
plan shall include:
1. Size of each tent and the location of each tent in reference to each other;
2. Location of emergency access roads;
3. Location of emergency exits;
4. Location of vehicle parking;
5. Location of all fire suppression appliances;
6. If applicable, location of all cooking operations.
Section 26 -23 Authority to Inspect
10.15.2 is amended to read:
10.15.2 The AHJ shall be authorized to inspect and regulate any Section 10.15
site location as it pertains to access for emergency vehicles; location of fire
protection equipment; placement and securement of tents, temporary structures,
stands, concession booths, and exhibits; and the control of hazardous conditions
dangerous to life and property.
Section 26 -24 Heating, Ventilation, Air - Conditioning
11.2.3 is amended to read:
11.2.3 Commercial cooking equipment. Commercial cooking equipment shall
be in accordance with Chapter 50, and NFPA 96 unless such installations are
approved existing installations, which shall be permitted to be continued in
service.
See also 50.2.1.3.2 of this code.
Section 26 -25 Access to Fire Department Connections
13.1.3 is amended to read:
13.1.3 Obstructions shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department
connections, or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would
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Section 26 -26
prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately visible and
accessible. A minimum three foot clear space shall be maintained around fire
hydrants. These distances maybe reduced or increased at the discretion of the
AHJ.
Blocked Access- Vehicle Removal
13.1.3.1 and 13.1.3.2 is added to read:
13.1.3.1 The Police department may cause to be removed, any vehicle left
unattended upon any street within ten feet of any fire hydrant. The registered
owner shall be liable for all expenses incurred in the removal and storage of such
vehicle.
13.1.3.2 The Police department may cause to be removed, any vehicle left
unattended upon any required fire department access road. The registered owner
shall be liable for all expenses incurred in the removal and storage of such
vehicle.
Section 26 -27 Standpipe Inspection Tag
Section 26 -28
Section 26 -29
13.2.3.5 is added to read:
13.2.3.5 The person, company, or firm conducting the inspection, testing, or
maintenance of a Standpipe system shall affix a tag, sticker, or other form of
documentation to that system when completed. Such documentation shall include
the date completed, the company name and contact information, the technician
performing the test, and the results of such test. All forms of labeling shall
maintain legibility for the life of their use.
Sprinklers in new one and two family dwellings
13.3.2.18.1 is deleted in its entirety.
Sprinkler Inspection Tag
13.3.3.2.1 is added to read:
13.3.3.2.1 The person, company., or firm conducting the inspection, testing, or
maintenance of a Sprinkler system shall affix a tag, sticker, or other form of
documentation to that system when completed. Such documentation shall include
the date completed, the company name and contact information, the technician
performing the test, and the results of such test. All forms of labeling shall
maintain legibility for the life of their use.
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Section 26 -30 Nuisance or False Alarms
13.7.1.4.4.1 is added to read:
13.7.1.4.4.1 In the event of excessive false alarms:
The Fire Chief may order the building owner, manager, or representative to
provide Fire watch as specified in this code.
Section 26 -31 Fire Alarm Inspection tag
13.7.3.2.8 is added to read:
13.7.3.2.8 The person, company., or firm conducting the inspection, testing, or
maintenance of a Fire Alarm system shall affix a tag, sticker, or other form of
documentation to that system when completed. Such documentation shall include
the date completed, the company name and contact information, the technician
performing the test, and the results of such test. All forms of labeling shall
maintain legibility for the life of their use.
Section 26 -32 Occupant Load Increase
14.8.1.3.1 is amended to read:
14.8.1.3.1 With approval of a Hawaii County Building Official, the Fire Chief
may allow the occupant load of a building or portion thereof, to be increased from
the occupant load established in section 14.8.1.2 of the State Fire Code, and
where all other requirements of this code are also met, based on such increased
occupant load.
Section 26 -33 Water Supply for Fire Protection During Construction
16.4.3.1.1 is amended to read:
16.4.3.1.1 A water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall
be made available as soon as combustible building materials are present.
Section 26 -34 Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions
18.1.1.2.1 is added to read:
18.1.1.2.1 No unauthorized person shall use or operate any Fire hydrant unless
such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or representative
of the department, or company that owns or governs that water supply or system.
Exception: 1) Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations,
hydrant testing, and/ or maintenance, and 2)The flushing and acceptance of
hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau personnel.
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Section 26 -35 Fire Department Access Roads (FDAR) — Distance increase
18.2.3.2.2.1 is amended to read:
18.2.3.2.2.1 When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or
NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 300
feet.
Section 26 -36 Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) — Width and Turn around
18.2.3.4.1.1 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.1.1 FDAR for all structures other than one and two family dwelling units
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20ft with an approved turn
around area if the FDAR exceeds 150 feet.
FDAR for residential one and two family dwellings shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 15 feet, with an area of not less than 20 feet wide within
150 feet of the structure being protected. An approved turn around area shall be
provided if the FDAR exceeds 250 feet.
Section 26 -37 Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) - Height clearance
18.2.3.4.1.2 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.1.2 FDAR shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less then
13ft 6 in.
Section 26 -38 Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) - Height variance
18.2.3.4.1.2.1 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.1.2.1 Vertical clearances may be increased or reduced by the AHJ,
provided such increase or reduction does not impair access by the fire apparatus,
and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating such approved
changes.
Section 26 -39 Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) - Load limit and Surface
18.2.3.4.2 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.2 Fire department access roads and bridges shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads (25 Tons) of the fire apparatus. Such
FDAR and shall be comprised of an all- weather driving surface.
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Section 26 -40 Fire Department Access Roads (FDAR) - Turning radius
18.2.3.4.3.1 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.3.1 Fire department access roads shall have a minimum inside turning
radius of 30 feet, and a minimum outside turning radius of 60 feet.
Section 26 -41 Fire Department Access Road (FDAR) — Grade
18.2.3.4.6.1 is amended to read:
18.2.3.4.6.1 The maximum gradient of a Fire department access road shall not
exceed 12 percent for unpaved surfaces and 15 percent for paved surfaces. In
areas of the FDAR where a Fire apparatus would connect to a Fire hydrant or Fire
Department Connection, the gradient of such area(s) shall not exceed 10 percent.
Section 26 -42 Alternative Water Supply for New Buildings
18.3.8 is added to read:
18.3.8 Minimum water supply for buildings that do not meet the minimum
County water standards:
Buildings up to 2000 square feet in size, shall have a minimum of 3,000 gallons
of water available for Firefighting.
Buildings 2001- 3000 square feet in size, shall have a minimum of 6,000 gallons
of water available for Firefighting.
Buildings, 3001- 6000 square feet in size, shall have a minimum of 12,000 gallons
of water available for Firefighting.
Buildings, greater than 6000 square feet in size shall meet the minimum County
water and fire flow requirements.
Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000gpm or greater per the
Department of Water standards shall double the minimum water supply capacity.
Fire Department Connections (FDC) to alternative water supplies shall comply
with 18.3.8 (1) -(6) of this code.
In that water catchment systems are being used as a means of water supply
for firefighting, such systems shall meet the following requirements:
(1) In that a single water tank is used for both domestic and firefighting water, the
water for domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water
reserved for firefighting;
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(2) Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the water supply to the Fire Department
Connection (FDC) shall be as follows:
(a) 4" for C900 PVC pipe;
(b) 4" for C906 PE pipe;
(c) 3" for ductile Iron;
(d) 3' for galvanized steel.
(3) The Fire Department Connection shall:
(a) be made of galvanized steel;
(b) have a gated valve with 2 -1/2 inch, National Standard Thread male
fitting and cap;
(c) be located between 8 ft and 16 ft from the Fire department access.
The location shall be approved by the AHJ;
(d) not be located less than 24 inches, and no higher than 36 inches from
finish grade, as measured from the center of the FDC orifice;
(e) be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations. Engineers
stamp may be required;
(f) not be located more than 150 feet of the most remote part, but not less
than 20 feet, of the structure being protected;
(g) also comply with section 13.1.3 and 18.2.3.4.6.1 of this code;
(4) Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000gpm shall be provided with
a second FDC. Each FDC shall be independent of each other, with each FDC
being capable of flowing 500gpm by engineered design standards. The second
FDC shall be located in an area approved by the AHJ with the idea of multiple
Fire apparatus' conducting drafting operations at once, in mind.
(5) Inspection and maintenance shall be in accordance to NFPA 25.
(6) The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the water level,
quality, and appurtenances of the system.
EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 26 -42:
1. Agricultural shade houses with no combustible or equipment storage.
2. One and two family dwellings, storage sheds, and detached garages less than
1000 square feet in size that meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road
requirements.
3. For one and two family dwellings with 1000 to 2000 square feet of living area
and meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements, the distance
to the Fire Department Connection may be increased to 1000 feet.
4. For one and two family dwellings greater than 2000 square feet, but less than
3000 square feet of living area, and meets the minimum Fire Department Access
Road requirements, the distance to the Fire Department Connection may be
increased to 500 feet.
5. For buildings with an approved and fully functioning automatic sprinkler
system, the minimum water supply required may be modified.
Call the Hawaii Fire department, Fire Prevention Bureau for more information
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Section 26 -43 Occupant Load Sign for Assemblies
20.1.4.10.3.1 is amended to read:
20.1.4.10.3.1 Any room or area constituting an assembly, regardless of seating
arrangements, shall have a permanent occupant load sign posted in a conspicuous
place near the main exit from the room.
Section 26 -44 Seating arrangements
20.1.4.10.4 is added to read:
20.1.4.10.4 The maximum number of seats permitted between the farthest seat
and any aisle shall not exceed that shown in table 20.1.4.10.4.
Table 20.1.4.10.4
Application
Outdoors
Indoors
Chair style seating (loose)
Bench/ Bleacher type seating
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Section 26 -45 Cooking Operations affiliated with Tents and Temporary structures
25.1.11.1 is added to read:
25.1.11.1 Cooking operations shall comply with Section 10.11.3.1 of this code.
Section 26 -46 Deep Fat Frying
25.1.11.2 is added to read:
25.1.11.2 A minimum of one Type K Fire extinguisher shall be accessible within
30 feet of any deep fat frying operation in accordance with NFPA 10.
Section 26 -47 Seating arrangements for Grandstands and General Assembly
areas
25.3.1.5 is amended to read:
25.3.1.5 The maximum number of seats permitted between the farthest seat and
any aisle shall not exceed that shown in table 25.3.1.5.
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Table 25.3.1.5
Application
Outdoors
Indoors
Chair style seating (loose)
Bench/ Bleacher type seating
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Section 26 -48 Existing Commercial Cooking Equipment
50.2.1.3.2 is added to read:
50.2.1.3.2 Existing commercial cooking equipment shall be in accordance with
Chapter 50, and NFPA 96 unless such installations are approved existing
installations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service or as approved
by the AHJ.
Section 26 -49 Kitchen Hood Suppression Acceptance Test
50.4.3.3 is added to read:
50.4.3.3 Prior to the commencement of any cooking operation, all new or re-
furbished hood suppression systems shall first complete a satisfactory acceptance
test. Test shall be of an approved method and witnessed by the AHJ. The
maintenance, service, and inspection of that system shall be as required by NFPA
96.
Section 26 -50 Vehicular Protection
69.3.6.1.2.1 is added to read:
69.3.6.1.2.1 When Bollards or Guard posts are installed, they shall meet the
requirements of Section 60.1.2.13.2 of the this code .
Section 26 -51 LPG- Enclosures
69.3.6.1.7 is added to read:
69.3.6.1.7 Containers shall not be within enclosures that would cause the build -up
of flammable gasses in the event of a leak.
Section 26 -52 LPG- Enclosures
69.3.6.1.8 is added to read:
69.3.6.1.8 Enclosures shall not be within 3ft of the tank and shall not impede
access to fire suppression activities.
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Section 26 -53 LPG- Enclosures
69.3.6.1.9 is added to read:
69.3.6.1.9 Enclosures shall not impede access to fire suppression activities.
Section 26 -54 LPG- Storage and use on Balconies
69.3.10.2.1 (10) is added to read:
69.3.10.2.1 (10) LPG cylinders greater than 2.71b capacity shall not be used or
stored on balconies above the first floor.
Section 26 -55 LPG- Commercial Use Inside of Vehicles
69.3.12.8.1, 69.3.12.8.2, and 69.3.12.8.3 is added to read:
69.3.12.8.1 Portable LPG cylinders shall be securely mounted in an area that will
not obstruct or impede the egress capabilities of anyone within the vehicle should
there be an emergency. Not more than 8 LPG cylinders of less than 2.71b capacity
each shall be kept, used, or stored in any commercial vehicle while in use. LPG
cylinders of 5 gallon capacity or greater shall secured and shall not be used, or
stored within any occupyable space of the vehicle.
69.3.12.8.2 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as required in NFPA 10.
Section 26 -56 Fuel Supplier responsibility
69.4.2.2.14 is added to read:
69.4.2.2.14 No fuel supplier shall fill or cause to be filled, any unpermitted fuel
storage tank that should otherwise be permitted."
SECTION 3. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
, Hawai`i
Date of Introduction:
Date of 1st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
REFERENCE! Comm.
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INTRODUCED BY:
EMBER, COUNT ' OF HAWAII
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