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Home My WebLink AboutORD 1960-039COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII ORDINANCE N0. as AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1946 EDITION," BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: Section 1. The "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," and all-subsequent revisions thereof, are hereby in pursuance of Act 193, S.L.H. 1947, enacted into an ordinance known as the "Building Code" of the County of Hawaii, except as herein- after provided. Section 2. Wherever the word "state" or "city" is used in the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," it shall mean the ~ ~~~ "County of Hawaii . " ,~ ~b~ Section 3. In lieu of Section 301 (c), Chapter 3, of the ~`~'~, "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following is hereby ~~- `;% substituted: ~ ~ "(c). Plans and Specifications. Each application for a F'+' permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans and specifi- cations. "Exceptions. Plans and specifications need not be submitted for restoration of plaster, papering, paintings or small and unimportant work when the small and unimpor- tant work shall not exceed $250.00." Section 4. In lieu of the third sentence of the first paragraph of Section 302 (a) of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following is hereby substituted: "If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall prior to issuing a permit therefor require the applicant to obtain the approval of the Board of Health in writing; provided, all applications for permits for the erection, alteration or removal of any buildings for public assembly in the County of Hawaii must first be approved in writing by the Chief of the Hilo Fire Department." Section 5. In lieu of the first paragraph of Section 1002 (b), Chapter 10 of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition, the following is hereby substituted: "b. Special Provisions, Public garages shall have exterior walls of not less than one-hour fire resistive con- struction; provided, however, that in Fire Zone III, Type IV construction may be permitted if the walls of the structure are twenty feet or more from adjacent property lines except street ~-. <; Fila No. -------°--°---------....__.. bl. B. No..---°-----...._---°---~ Data:....__~...._._..r.....~.-... fronts; and twenty feet or more from adjacent buildings on the same property." Section 6. In lieu of Section 1601 (a), Chapter 16 of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following is hereby substituted: "General (a) Fire Zones. There shall be Fire Zones One, Two and Three in the County of Hawaii, as outlined in Ordinance No. 16 of the Revised Ordinances of the County of Hawaii 1960." Section 7. In lieu of the Exceptions 1, 2 and 3 in Section ~2U4, Chapter 22 of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following are hereby substituted: "Exceptions: 1. Interior and exterior bearing walls in one-story building may be supported on piers. "2. For Type V buildings, isolated piers of wood, solid masonry or concrete may be used for post and girder construction. "3. Wood Frame Type V buildings may be constructed of single one (1) inch nominal thickness board walls without studs for one (1) story in height where there are cross partitions for at least every thirty (3U) feet of such wall. Two-story wood frame Type V buildings may be constructed of single wall for the upper story, but shall be supported by studded walls below. Studding shall be not less than two by three (2 x 3) inches, and shall be so braced to amply carry the loads imposed;" and in addition thereto the following is included: "When wood frame dwellings are supported by posts, knee bracing shall be provided of sufficient strength to stabilize the structure against movement from wind pressure in any direction. Single wall construction shall be braced with not less than two by six (2 x 6) belt course between the floor and the ceili.ng." Section 8. Chapter 45 is hereby amended to read as: In lieu of the second paragraph of subsection (b) of Section 45US, Chapter 45 of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following is hereby substituted: "A marquee projecting more than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to curb shall be not less than ten (lU) feet, above the ground or pavement below." Section 9. In lieu of subsections c and e of Section 4505 Chapter 45, of the "Uniform Building Code, 1946 Edition," the following is hereby substituted: "c. Length. A marquee projecting more than two-thirds the distance from the property line to curb line may extend the full length of the building along direction of the street. "e. Construction. A marquee shall be supported entirely from the building and construction as specified under Types of Construction. Marquees shall be of the same tare resistive _2_ o.:i. rte. _--~~ / File Lo. __-____-._---- - - -.... jJf. B. ldo' ---- - -- - T,_.-.. quality as the building it is attached to, except in Fire Zones I and II wt;ere it shall be of non-combustible material or of not less than one-hour fire resistive construction." Section lU. Subsection (e) of Section 506 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(e) Separation on all sides. Where public space, streets or yards, more than twenty feet (2U') in width, extend on all sides of one and two-story buildings and adjoin the entire perimeter, the areas specified in Section 5U5 may be increased at a rate of five (5) per cent for each foot by which the minimum width exceeds twenty feet (2u'). Such increases shall not exceed one hundred (lUU) per cent, except for buildings of Group G occupancy; provided, however, that in Fire Zone 3, such increases may exceed one hundred (lUU) per cent but shall not exceed four hundred (4UU) per cent for single story buildings of Type IV or better construction." Section 11. Declaration of legislative intent. It is hereby declared that a public emergency exists in the City of Hilo because of the seismic wave of May 23, lU6U, which has caused extensive destruction and devastation to the City's industrial, business and residential districts. Many lives have been lost and property damages are estimated to run into millions of dollars. It is a significant fact that during the past fourteen (14) years the City of Hilo has been stricken by two catastrophic seismic waves. In an endeavor to spare the people of Hilo from losses and damages arising out of future seismic waves, it is the intention of this Board of Supervisors in the interest of public welfare and safety to seriously consider and act upon a proposal to set aside a strip of area bordering the bay of Hilo as a safety zone. In order that said proposal can be given the fullest consideration, it is the intent and purpose of this ordinance to suspend the issuance of building permits for certain buildings or structures within the devastated area for a trmitea pe n.od. Section 1L. Suspension of permits. Notwithstanding any provision in this ordinance to the contrary, in those areas in the City of Hilo directly affected by the seismic wave of May 'L 3, 1b6U, the issuance of building permits to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve or convert any building or structure shall be suspended for a period of three (s) months from June 2y, 19bU; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to: 1. Those buildings or structures used or to be used for public utility purposes. L. Those buildings or structures which sustained less than bu°f, damage to their structure from the seismic wave. Such buildings or structures may be restored up to lUU°Jo of their pre-seismic wave condition. s. Those buildings or structures used or to be used in the fishing industry. -3- Fila Lo..------- - -- - -• Ni. S. l: o. ---------_.---------- r,.._. 4. Those buildings or structures constructed or to be constructed for business purposes on a temporary basis; provided, however, that the owners or occupants the reoY shall remove or tear down the temporary buildings or structures within three (3) months arter HB 1, Special Session oY the Legislature, 1960, is signed by the Governor or a later date as fixed by the Board of Supervisors by resolution requiring one reading. The county building oYYicial is authorized to issue building permits Yor temporary buildings or structures and such permits shall clearly state that the temporary buildings or structures shall be removed or torn down within the period specified herein. The provisions of the Uniform Building Code 1946 Edition relating to structural requirements shall m t be applicable to temporary structures or buildings constructed pursuant to this section. Section 13. Determination of damages. For purposes of Section 12 the county building official shall determine the extent of damages. Section 14. Building permit fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 303 of the Uniform Building Code 1946 Edition, relating to building permit fees, any person, firm or corporation which sustained any damage from the seismic wave of May 23, 1960, shall pay no more than one dollar ($1.00) in permit fee for each building permit for a period of one (1) year from June 29, 1960. -4- I: o. l.i. 1S. : i ~. . _._..--------------_ Lola: