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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1962-122.~ `, ~ i 1 l Bill No. ~_ COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII ORDINANCE N0. 122 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 39 AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS THE "BUILDING CODE° AND ADOPTION OF THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1961 EDITION" BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTTTUTIONS THERETO. HE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 39 as amended, known as the "Building ~ ' Y in pursuance to Chapter 144-38, R. L, H. 1955, enacted into an ordinance i Code", is hereby repealed and in lieu thereof the "Uniform Building ~ ~ Code, 1961 Edition" and all subsequent revisions thereof, are hereby i1~ known as the "Building Code" of the County of Hawaii, except as hereinafter provided. SECTION 2. Wherever the word "state^ or "city° is used in the "Uniform Building Code, 1961 Edition", it shall mean the "County of Hawaii." SECTION 3. Amending Section 104.(a) General, lidd to the end of the first paragraph after the word °Section° the following, °provided nevertheless, that when any portion of a building is cut or altered by necessity because of taking for public use, through condemnation proceedings or otherwise, it shall be lawful to repair the remaining portion with the same class of materials as had been previously used therein, provided, however, that such repairs shall serve only to make the remaining portion of the building whole area not to add thereto." SECTION 4. Amending Sec. 301(a) Permits required. Add to the end of the paragraph a new sentence as follows: "The primary responsibility of obtaining said permit shall be on the owner of the building." SECTION 5. Amending Section 301(c) Plans and Specifications. In lieu of the last sentence of the first paragraph, substitute the following: "All plans and specifications relating to work which affects the public safety and health and work which falls under the provision of - 1 Ord. No..._-_~_~~~..,~ Files 1, 0. ...___.___... _......... _,~. Dare:._~~r,_3..1962._., FEB ~~ 1962 .~ .r. +s.# i. ems' Chapter 166 of the R. L. H. 1955 as amended shall be prepared, designed, or approved by a duly registered professional engineer or architect as required by Chapter 166 of the R. L. H, 1955 as amended." SECTION 6. Amending Section 302(a) Issuance, In lieu of the third sentence of the first paragraph, substitute the following: "If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application fora permit and plans filed therewith conforms with 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 State Department of Health in writing; provided, further, all applications for permits for the construction of any building of the type enumerated in Chapter 184 of R. L. H. 1955 as amended or upon an alteration or addition to any such building in the County of Hawaii, must first be approved in writing by the Chief of the Hilo Fire Department as required by Chapter 184, R. L. H. 1955 as amended." SECTION 7. Amending Section 403. Building. The fourth paragraph is amended to read as follows: "Building. A building is any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind. "The term shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any structure mentioned on wheels or otherwise, such as a trailer, wagon or powered vehicle, which is parked and stationary and used for business or living purposes, provided, however, that the term shall not include a mobile trailer, push cart, wagon, or powered vehicle which is used exclusively for the purpose of selling any commercial product and which actually travels on public or private streets." SECTION 8. Amending Section 1601(a) Fire Zones Defined. In lieu of Section 1601(a) the following is hereby substituted: "Fire Zones, There shall. be Fire Zones One, Two and Three in the County of Hawaii as outlined in Ordinance No. 18 of the Revised Ordinances - 2 - P-. ~ Ocd. Nom. c~C'.:u.~.._-..., F:i.: L: p. -_.-.-_..--..-__-----..---~ Date:.--•- ----°---------- -.-.-..--.., of the County of Hawaii entitled: 'An Ordinance Creating and Establish- ing Fire Zones.' Whenever in this Cade reference is made to any fire zone, it shall be construed to mean one of the fire zones created by said ordinance. SECTION 9. Amending Chapter 22. Type V Buildings. Chapter 22 is amended by adding the following section thereto: "Section 2205 Exceptions: Any provisions in this Code to the contrary not withstanding, these shall be the following exceptions to Typo V buildings: "(a) Interior and exterior bearing walls in one-story buildings may be supported on piers. "(b) For Type V buildings isolated piers of wood, solid masonry or concrete may be used for post and girder construction. "(c) Wood Frame Type V buildings rosy 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 (30) 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 four inches (2° x 4") and shall be so braced to amply carry the loads imposed. "When wood frame dwellings are supported by posts, bracing shall be provided of sufficient strength to stabilize the structure against move- ment from wind pressure in any direction. Single wall construction less than one and one eighth inches (1-1/S") net shall be braced with not less than two by six inches (2" x 6°) belt course or other approved strengthing between the floor and ceiling or all exterior walls." SECTION 10. Amending Section 3203 by adding the fdlowing paragraph (g) thereto: "(g) Thatched or other like highly inflammable material used on the exterior of a building shall be protected by annually operated sprinkler 3 Ora. No.._...-~-. cif--.".~i.•__,~ Filo Y~.._----------.-.."'.-......~ 13. C. 1 ~. --- -- ---- -----------•- a heads, with adequate water supply, pipe size and sprinkler head spacing in accordance to sprinkler system requirements and approved by the Fire Department". SECTION 11. Amending Section 4301 by adding another sentence to the paragraph: "Fire-resistive ratings as published by the National Board of Fire Underwriters shall be deemed to comply with the stardard tests covered in this chapter." SECTION 12. Amending Section 4505(b) Projection and Clearance, In lieu of Section 4605(b) the following is hereby substituted: "Section 4505(b) Projection and Clearance. A marquee projecting more than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than ten (10) feet above the grourd or pavement below. °A marquee projecting less than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than eight (8) feet above the ground or pavement below. In lieu of Section 4505(c), the following is hereby substituted: "Section 4505(c). Length. A marquee may extend the full length of the building along the direction of the street." In lieu of Section 4505(e), the following is hereby substituted: °Section 4506(e) Construction. A marquee shall be supported entirely from the building and constructed as specified under Types of Construction. Such marquee shall be of the same fire-resistive quality as the building it is attached to, except in Fire Zones I and II where it shall be of non-combustible materials except that wood nailing stripe may be used when entirely concealed by fire-proof materials." SECTION 13. 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, 1960, which has caused extensive destruction and - 4 - F~a~ r.~ -- - -~ ~------...._ at. ~..~~ ................ ~-------•---- L~te :................... ................... Date: ----- -:- _'"_ .. w, 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 fora limited period. SECTION 14. Suspension of permits. Notwithstanding any provision in this ordinance to the contrary, the issuance of building permits to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve or convert any building or structure shall be suspended fora period of six (6) months from June 29, 1960, in the Kaiko'o Project area and more particularly described as follows: "Beginning at a point which is the extension of the West right-of-way line of Huipu Street and the intersection of the shore line at Reeds Bay, running Southeast along the West right-of-way line of Huipu Street to the intersection of the South right-of-way line of Kalanianaole Street, thence running Southwest to the intersection of the South right-of-way line of Kamehameha Street, thence running West to the Northwest corner lot 2-2-32-61, thence South to the South right-of-way line of Kuawa Street, thence East to the Northwest corner lot 2-2-32-23, thence South along the East right-of-way line of Ka lanikoa Street to a point of the extension of the South right-of-way line of Kawelolani Street, thence West to the intersection of the East right-of-way line of Manono Street, thence South to the intersection of the South right-of-way line of Piilani Street, thence West to the intersection of the East right-of-way line of Mililani Street, thence South to the - 5 - ..~ 1'ao Pt ~..--._...._ .. ._ T4. II. i:~ Da tc~: . _ _. .~-r ~ .. ...,.,.«.... intersection of the South right-of-way line of Hualani Street, thence West to Northeastern line of lot 2-2-30-3, thence along the Northerly line of lot 2-2-30-3 to the Northeast line of lot 2-2-28-110, thence Northwest to the Southeast corner of lot 2-2-28-111, thence West along the North lot line of lot 2-2-28-112, 113, 114 and 41 to the intersection of the West right-of-vray line of Kilauea Street, thence Northwesterly along the Southwestern right-of-way line to the intersection of the Southwest right- of-way line of Keawe Street, thence Northwest to the intersection of the Northwest right-of-way line of Mamo Street to the intersection of the South right-of-way line of Kamehameha Street, thence Northwest to a point which is the projection of the Northwest lot line of lot 2-3-01-2, thence Northeast along the Northwest lot lines of lots 2-3-01-2 & 3 to the intersection of Hilo Bay, thence along the shore line and including Coconut Island to the point of beginning; 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. "2. Those buildings or structures which sustained less than 60% damage to their structure from the seismic cave. Such buildings or struc- tures may be restored up to lOQ~ of their pre-seismic wave condition. "3. Those buildings or structures used or to be used in the fishing industry. "4. Those buildings or structures constructed or to be constructed for business purposes on a temporary basis; provided, however, that the owners or occupants thereof shall remove or tear down the temporary buildings or structures within three (3) months after HB 1, Special Session of 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 official is authorized to issue building permits for temporary buildings or structures and such permits shall clearly state that the temporary buildings or structures shall be removed or town down within the period - 6 - ~~' :.. ...___~ - -°-- .. , i. L. .. o. _-- -- - Da~e~ '---". specified herein. The provisions of the Uniform Building Code 1961 Edition relating to structural requirements shall not be applicable to temporary structures or buildings constructed pursuant to this section." SECTION I5. Determination of damages. For purposes of Section 12 the county building official shall determine the extent of damages. SECTION 16, 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 Kapoho Volcanic eruptions of 1955 or 1960 or the seismic waves of I43y 23, 1960 or the flood of April 2, 1961, shall pay no more than One Dollar ($1.00) in permit fee for each building permit fora period of one year from June 29, 1961. SECTION 17. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 3rd day of January 1962. Introduced by: ~~ Supervisor, M Senatorial District R^:~?i~~~EB:...~ : ~1 J L.. ;4AN^, .-196 .... ~ ]i~!: '