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Habitat for Humanity® Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
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August 3, 2021
BOARD OF
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Anthony Cann
VICE PRESIDENT Hilo, HI 96720
Dr.Ann Marie
Muramoto RE: Written Testimony in Support of Bill 44 without amendments
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Dear Chair David, .y ._-
TREASURER
Members Habitat for Humanity is in strong support of Bill 44 without amendments. As
Leiola Augustine proposed,these amendments impose significant restrictions to factory built housing by
Napua Kekauoha- requiring inspections in both the factory and after installation and therefore would not
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allow for a turnkey housing solution. As noted in the white paper, there is no evidence
Edwina Fujimoto
Melanie Lucas to support the assertions that transporting a finished home presents with structural
Gail Noeau compromise and issues of safety.
April Bates We are supporting the bill and will also be asking the council to refrain from
Linden Pohland
Advisory Members considering any amendments to Appendix U Factory Built Housing until such time that
Craig"Bo"Kahui the State Building Code Council's investigative committee on that subject concludes its
I Julie zlemells review of the various off-site construction solutions and regulatory oversight.
Steve Machesky Thank you again for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of Bill 44 without
Executive Director amendments. We are also hopeful that the passage of Bill 44 there will be opportunity
Patrick F. Hurney to further collaborate with Building Division on the implementation of the new codes
and the associated processes in support of safe and effective design and construction.
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
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