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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0187.000 2004-2006 ~p~M{Y Oi W~ Harry Kim Rruce O. McClure Mnpnr Direr[or .•>r oi~ni'~ C~nun#~r af~ttiv~tt`t llEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Aupuni Center 101 Puunhi Street, Suite 7 ~ Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224 (ROR)961-8321~Pax (A06)961-ftfi3U n March 21, 2005 Honorable Gary S. Safarik, Chairperson and Members of the Hawai `i County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Subject: Amendments to Chapter 5, Article I, Building Code Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 5, Article 1, in its entirety, of the Hawaii County Code, regarding Building. This Building Code is the first of three transmittals. The Plumbing Code and Electrical Code are being sent under separate cover with the hope that all three can be scheduled for the appropriate committee scheduled to meet on April 5, 2005. We are currently using the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code adopted on November 8, 1993. The Uniform Building Code is an excellent minimum standard for building construction, however, certain sections in the code do not apply to the local construction conditions or situations. For this reason, the County of Hawaii has adopted amendments to the Building Code to address local conditions or situations. As a part of the adoption process, the County of Hawaii presented revisions to the Building Code Amendments to the community at four separate meetings. Two were held at the Mayor's Office in Kona with the majority of the attendees being professional engineers and architects. Two meetings were held in Hilo, one was attended by the public and professional engineers and architects and the second was held at the Hawai `i General Contractors Association's Annual Dinner Meeting. Significant changes to the amendments to the Building Code are: • The building permit fees have been reduced for buildings under 1,400 square feet, while for buildings larger than this, the tees remain the same. 13 t~ Q '7 I ~ Comm. Na ($7 Ref. To: PUJ 1 ~~i County of Hawaf i is' an Fqual Opportunity ProviAer and Employer. Ref. L'Qte ~ DR ~ 2005 Letter to Council Page 2 March 21, 2005 • A building permit will not be required for one detached single-story non-residential use type building per property. The building cannot exceed l20 square feet of floor area and must have a height, when measured from the ground, of ] 2'-0" or less. • Package Model Homes may be pre-approved by Hawaii County Department of Public Works -Building Division. • Increase the valuation of work from $1,000 to $4,000 that would require a building permit. • Reduce retaining wall height from 6'-0" to 4'-0" that would require a building permit and an engineer's stamp. We are requesting to replace Chapter 5, Article 1, in its entirety with the amendments in this bill. A summary of proposed changes is also enclosed. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. AP OVED: - Bruc! " e C McC1~ , P.~~ arry Kim Director of Public Works Mayor BCM/BK Enclosures BUILDING CODE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES - 1997 UBC CURRENT PROPOSED WHO WILL BE IMPACTED Item #1 Section 5-1.0.1, Page 5-6 Volumes 1,2, and 3 were added to the first paragraph to clarify that all 3 volumes of the 1997 UBC are included. Item #2 Section 102.6 (b), (4) & (5) page 5-8 Substandard Buildings -Clarifies that only certain fixtures need hot and cold running water. Item #3 Section 102.6(b), (6) & (8) Page 5-8 Editorial than es Item #4 Section 102.6 (b), (9) Page 5-8 Omits the work "electrical" and allows any type of lighting. Item #5 Section 102.6 (b), (10) Page 5-8 Refers to Health Department for the determination of dampness. Item #6 Section 102.6 (g) Page 5-9 Editorial than es Item #7 Section 102.6 (h) page 5-9 Simplifies what is considered to be improper occupancy. Item #8 Section 103.2 (6) page 5-11 Editorial than es Item #9 Section 103.3.1 Page 5-11 Chan es "misdemeanor" to et misdemeanor" Item #10 Section 104.2.11 Page 5-14 Editorial changes for the first paragraph. Last item on page deleted since covered b other re ulations. Item #11 Section 106.1 (2) & (3) Page 5- 16 Editorial than es. Item #12 Section 106.1 (4) Page 5-16 Clarifies that all re wired water tanks needs buildin ermits Item #13 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS (2) Pa a 5-16 Building permits not required for temporary structures Item #14 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS (5) Pa a 5-16 Editorial than es. BUILDING CODE CURRENT PROPOSED WHO WILL BE IMPACTED Item #15 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS (9) Pa a 5-17 Changes in valuation from $1000 to $4000 per year. Repairs which involve only the aggregate valuation increased to Public will benefit. Valuation is replacement of component parts of existing $4,000.00 in any twelve month $3,000.00 higher. work with similar materials for the purpose period. of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $1,000.00 in valuation in any twelve- month period, and do not affect any electrical or mechanical installations Item #16 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS 16 Pa a 5-17 Retainin walls u to 4'-0" hei ht need not have buildin ermits. Item #17 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS 17 Pa a 5-17 Permits are not re wired for detached structures less than 6'-0" hei ht. Item #18 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS 18 Pa a 5-17 Building permits not required for detached one-story accessory type buildings not more than 120 square feet in floor area. Detached decks or platforms less than One detached single-story type Public will benefit. They can build 30" in height above grade. building for equipment or tools a detached storage building storage, animal shelters, playhouses, without permit as long as it is no or similar non residential use, bigger than 120 s.f. and 12'-0" provided that the floor area does not height. exceed 120 s.f. and the building height from grade to top of roof does not exceed 12'-0". Detached decks or platforms less than 30" in height above grade. Item #19 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS 20 Pa a 5-17 Editorial than es Item #20 Section 106.1 EXCEPTIONS 22 Pa a 5-17 Omit DAGS from permit requirements -when work is performed under the 'urisdiction of DAGS. BUILDING CODE CURRENT PROPOSED WHO WILL BE IMPACTED Item #21 Section 106.1.2 Pa a 5-18 Editorial than es Item #22 Section 106.3.2, 1 Pa a 5-18 Single story R-3 Occupancy with more than 600 s.f. -engineer stamp is re uired b HRS. Item #23 Section 106.3.2, 2 Pa a 5-18 Single Story or two story mixed occupancy with more than 1,200 s.f. - en ineerstam is re uired b HRS Item #24 Section 106.3.2 (Exception) Page 15 Added Exceptions: Locally Manufactured package model homes shall be pre-approved by Hawaii County Department of Public Works -Building Division. Pre-approval is good for one calendar year (January -December) Item #25 Section 106.3.2 (First Para raph) Page 5-19 Change retaining wall height from 6'-0" to 4'-0" for stamp requirements. Item #26 Section 106.3.2 (Last Two Para ra hs Pa a 5-19 Editorial Chan es Item #27 Section 106.4.1 Pa e 5-21 Locall Manufactured Model Homes Non-existence. Pre-approval of R-3 The Building Division will pre- Public will benefit for not having to Occupancy -Locally Manufactured Package approve locally manufactured wait for the Building Dept. to Model Homes. package model homes. When pre- review the drawings. In most approved plans come in for building cases they will get the permit that permit the process will be expedited day or at the most the following when it comes back to the Building day depending how busy the staff Division after obtaining approval is at that time. from other agencies. Item #28 Section 106.4.1 (Last Para raph) Pa a 5-21 Clarifies that permits cannot be transferred. This also applies to all permits issued prior to the adoption of the 1997 UBC. Item #29 Section 106.4.4 Pa a 5-21 Editorial changes plus a 3-year deadline for completion of structure. Item #30 Section 107.1 8107.2 Page 5- 22 8 5-24 House packages up to 14000 s.f. set. See attached sheet for permit fees. BUILDING CODE CURRENT PROPOSED WHO WILL BE IMPACTED Item #31 Section 204 C, Pa e 5-25 New definition -CONSTRUCTION SHED: Single Story temporary structure . . Item #32 Section 312.1 Division 3 Page 5 31 Editorial than es Item #33 Section 312.7, 2 Pa e 5-32 Allows barbed wire only when pasturing cattle or swine on non-residential zoned properties. Item #34 Section 503.2.1, (a) Page 5-37 Editorial than es Item #35 Section 509.1 (Second Para raph) Pa a 5-38 Editorial than es Item #36 Section 1004.2.3.2, Exceptions 2 Pa a 5-50 Editorial than es Item #36 Section 5-1.0.124, Page 5-55 to 5-58 Amendment to Chapter 16 by the Hawaii State Egrthquake Advisory Committee. Section 5-1.0.15 Amending Table 1-A Table 1-A is amended to read as follows: TABLE I-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES Fees shall be as follows f. Coanlp n/ F~/utiraii. DPtI'-Rrrilr/ing 1)rrislnra SIS(LUO pre-aj~prnred sits,=Ic--~i~mrll~ dtirelling pucku~~>e nendel Mnn~es ur sinsle f~rmilr c/w~ellius; with crrchitecl or clrucrurul ent,~hu~cr stamp 900 s../: 100 sf;ilii~irt~ nreu nr111+ wrlk Hue car or two car car ~or7% B. (7nuvi}~ of llcncaii. L7P6P-13rrildrrrg Uiriaion ?i30f1.00 pre-u/~pmrerl sim;le-1hn~i(l~ ~hrelli~~g packuge Hradec hnnaes ur .eins,>le /umilc du-ellins> inith urckilecl or aYrrrc~iiraC ~~uginrcr ±Yanip Lf01 tf. 1, t00 s.j(lirin,~r nreu o~rly with one car ur t wu cur car wi7i IJirel/nags Deer L d0! s. J" ine/udinn a/! .rin;=le $20.00 per 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof fi~mrh~ model hunter ia~il/r nu ~niizimt~m .r,/ reguiremm~i irhich i~r par! n/ a derelopmew. ('I'o include all enclosed areas under ruol~ e~ccpt I~x areas listed under `IS~) D. Carport, garages, porches, patios or lanais $10.00 per 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof and detached U structures. E. A11 other occupancies shall be based on valuation and the schedule below: $0 to $500 $10.00 $501 to $2,000 $10.00 for the first $500 plus $2.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and includin $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $33.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each addition $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and includin $25,000. $25,001 to $50,000 $205.00 for the first $25,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and includin = $50,000. $50,001 and up $355.00 for the first $50,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.