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From: Honokaa People's Theatre
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:37 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Support Proper On-Site Home Inspections in Bill 44 Amendments
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Dear Councilmembers,
Please enforce the safety and fairness aspects of the our building codes by supporting Council Member Villagas'amendments requiring
factory-built homes to be inspected on site after delivery. Conventional homes are duly inspected on site,including those with pre-fabricated
components or materials,so must factory-built homes as we keep in mind the damage that can occur via factory defects, shipping,and
assembly. So many things could go wrong that would threaten the lives of those moving into these lower cost homes that we can easily
inspect for. From building stress by placement on an uneven or otherwise compromised site,to shipping damaged electrical,plumbing,or
gas,it is not too much to ask that these homes be held to the same inspection process that conventional homes are held to prevent safety
issues and liability from lax oversight. An inspection would allow time to make repairs BEFORE families occupy these homes, and if
nothing wrong on these very standard box units,hey,wonderful, easy inspection! We definitely appreciate the cost benefits that factory built
homes offer,and local residents need affordable housing options. These amendments simply ensure that among all these great new options,
all housing,including factory-built housing,is properly inspected and safe for its occupants.
Mahalo,
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Phaethon Keeney, �
Honokaa Hawaii
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