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Feb 6,2024
County Council
Re: Bill 124 Relating to Wind Design Criteria for Residential Buildings
Aloha, County Council.Members:
I am submitting testimony in support of Bill 124. This bill is a small but important step in obtaining some
changes in our building codes that will make building new homes more affordable.
The onerous mainland building codes that went into effect a few years ago have added huge costs to
new construction as well as making it almost impossible to build the types of Hawaiian-style homes that
are beloved and practical here. I understand that Bill 124 could reduce building costs of a new home by
approximately$10,000. So I applaud the County Council for this step in the right direction. I urge the
Council to continue on this path and when there is a chance to reverse or amend the building codes in
the future that you continue to make changes. I encourage any efforts to make building new homes
more cost effective. Thank you to the Council for this positive bill.
Respectfully Submitted,
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