HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1975-093BILL NO. 98
(Amended)
COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII
ORDINANCE NO. 83
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION,
VOLUME I", BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTITUTIONS
THERETO AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The "Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition," as
copyrighted and published in 1973 by the International Conference
of Building Officials, 5360 South Workman Road, Whittier, California
90601, is in pursuance to Chapter 62-39, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, subject
to the following amendments.
SECTION 2. Amending Section 103.
Section 103 is amended as follows:
a. By amending the first paragraph to read:
"Section 103. The provisions of this Code shall apply
to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, and
use of any building or structure within the city inland of the
shoreline highwater line, except work located primarily in a
public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment
not specifically regulated in this Code, and hydraulic flood
control structures."
b, By adding thereto a fifth paragraph to read:
"Wherever in this Code reference is made to the Mechanical
Code or Fire Code, the provisions in the Mechanical Code or Fire
Code shall be deemed only guides and not mandatory."
SECTION 3. Amending Section 104(a).
"(a) General. Buildings or structures to which additions,
alterations, or repairs are made shall comply with all the require-
ments for new buildings or structures except as specifically
provided in this section; provided, however, 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, further,
that such repairs shall serve only to make the remaining portion
of the building whole and not to add thereto."
SECTION 4. Amending Section 105.
Section 105 is amended to read:
"Section 105. Buildings or structures moved into or
within the city shall comply with the provisions of this Code for
new buildings or structures, except in Fire Zone No. 3 where non-
conforming buildings or structures may be moved, provided the
conditions of the building moved is considered safe by the Building
Official. See Section 1601 (c) for requirements on fire zones."
SECTION 5. Amending Section 203.
Section 203 is amended to read:
"Section 203. Unsafe Buildings. (a) General. All
buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not pro-
vided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or
are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to
existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public
welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance dilapidation, obsoles-
cence, fire hazard, or abandonment, as specified in this Code or
any other effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this Section,
unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared
to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified
in Subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Section, unsafe
buildings.
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"(b) Notice to Owner. The Building Official shall
examine or cause to be examined every building or structure or
portion thereof reported as dangerous or damaged and, if such is
found to be an unsafe buildings as defined in this Section, the
Building Official shall give to the owner of such building or
structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice may
require the owner or person in charge of the building or premises,
with 48 hours, to commence either the required repairs or improve-
ments or demolition and removal of the building or structure or
portions thereof, and all such work shall be completed with 90
days from date of notice, unless otherwise stipulated by the
Building Official. If necessary, such notice also shall require
the building, structure, or portion thereof to be vacated forthwith
and not reoccupied until the required repairs and improvements
are completed, inspected, and approved by the Building Official.
"Proper service of such notice shall be by personal
service upon the owner of record, if he shall be found within the
city limits. If he is not found within the city limits such
service may be made upon said owner by registered mail or certified
mail, provided, that if such notice is by registered mail or
certified mail, the designated period within which said owner or
person in charge is required to comply with the order of the
Building Official shall begin as of the date he receives such
notice.
"(c) Posting of Signs. The Building Official shall
cause to be posted at each entrance to such building a notice to
read: 'DO NOT ENTER. UNSAFE TO OCCUPY. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
COUNTY OF HAWAII.' Such notice shall remain posted until the re-
quired repairs, demolitions, or removal are completed. Such
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notice shall not be removed without written permission of the
Building Official and no person shall enter the building except
for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing
the building.
"(d) Right to Demolish. In case the owner shall fail,
neglect, or refuse to comply with the notice to repair, rehabili-
tate, or to demolish and remove said building or structure or
portion thereof, the County Council may order the owner of the
building prosecuted as a violater of the provisions of this Code
and may order the Building Official to proceed with the work
specified in such notice. A statement of the cost of such work
shall be transmitted to the County Council, who shall cause the
same to be paid and levied as a special assessment against the
property.
"(e) Costs. Costs incurred under Subsection (d) shall
be paid out of the County Treasury. Such costs shall be charged
to the owner of the premises involved as a special assessment on
the land on which the building or structure is located, and shall
be collected in the manner provided for special assessments.
"(f) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
limit or restrict the Building Official from instituting, on
behalf of the County, any other legal or equitable proceedings,
in addition to those specified herein, to obtain compliance with
the notice to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish and remove said
building or structure or portion thereof."
SECTION 6. Amending Section 204.
Section 204 is amended to read:
"Section 204. Board of Appeals. (a) Creation. There
shall and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, hereinafter called
the Board, constituting of seven members who shall be qualified by
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experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building
construction and who are appointed by the Mayor. Two members
shall be currently registered as engineer or architect with the
State of Hawaii Board of Registration of Professional Engineers,
Architects, Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects. One member
shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to electrical work. One member shall be qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to
plumbing work. The Building Official shall serve as an ex-officio
member and act as secretary to the Board. The members shall serve
for a term of four years and until their successors have been
appointed and qualified. vacancy shall be filled by appointment
for the remainder of the term. The Board shall select its Chairman
and Vice Chairman.
"(b) Quorum. A majority of the entire membership shall
constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of the
entire membership shall be necessary to take action.
"(c) Powers and Duties. The Board shall:
"(aa) Hear and determine appeals from the decisions
of the Building Official in the administration of the County of
Hawaii Building Code, Electrical Code and Plumbing Code, including,
but not limited to matters involving any denial of the use of new
or alternate materials, types of construction, equipment, devices,
or appliances.
"In the case of any denial of the use of
new or alternate materials, types of construction, equipment,
devices, or appliances, an appeal may be sustained if the record
shows (i) that such new or alternate materials, types of construc-
tion, equipment, devices, or appliances meet the required standards
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established by the Codes being appealed from, (ii) that permit-
ting the use thereof will not jeopardize life, limb or property,
and (iii) that such use will not be contrary to the intent and
purpose of the Code being appealed from. In such appeals the
appellant shall pay all expenses necessary for test which may be
ordered by the Board.
"The Board may reverse, affirm or modify,
wholly or partly, the decision appealed from.
"(bb) Hear and determine petitions for varying
the application of the Building Code, Electrical Code and Plumbing
Code. A variance may be granted if the Board finds (i) that the
strict application, operation or enforcement of the Code being
appealed from would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
hardship, (ii) that safety to life, limb and property will not be
jeopardized, and (iii) that the granting of a variance would not be
injurious to the adjoining lots and the buildings thereon, would
not create additional fire hazards, and would not be contrary to
the purpose of the Code and the public interest. In making its
determination, the Board shall take into account the character,
use and type of occupancy and construction of adjoining build-
ings, buildings on adjoining lots and the building involved.
"(d) Procedure. The proceedings of the Board shall
be subject to the provisions of Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
as amended. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations
for conducting its meetings, hearings, and investigations in con-
formity therewith and may impose reasonable fees to cover the costs
of such proceedings."
SECTION 7. Amending Section 205.
Section 205 paragraph two shall be amended to read:
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~~Any person, firm, or corporation, violating any of the
provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than $300. Each separate day or
any portion thereof during which any violation of this Code occurs
or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided."
SECTION 8. Adding Section 206.
Section 206 is added to read:
"Section 206. Any provisions of this Code to the contrary
notwithstanding, the following shall be at all times in full force
and effect, and in case of conflicting requirements, the stricter
shall be complied with:
"Hawaii Revised Statutes;
"Ordinance of the County of Hawaii;
"Subdivision rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
the subdivision ordinance;
"Rules and Regulations of the Department of Water Supply,
County of Hawaii;
"Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State
of Hawaii;
"Rules and Regulations of the Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations, State of Hawaii;
"Rules and Regulations of the Fire Marshal, State of
Hawaii;
"Airport Zoning Regulations of the Director of Transporta-
tion, State of Hawaii."
"Provided, however, that for public buildings and
facilities covered by Section 103-50, H.R.S., the following provi-
sions contained herein shall not apply:
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"1• Section 1711 (b) and (c),
"2. Section 1716,
"3• Section 1717,
"4. Requirements under column heading 'Access/Egress
by the Handicapped by Means of a Ramp and/or Elevator' in Table
No, 33-A,"
SECTION 9, Adding Section 207,
Section 207 is added to read:
"(a) An agency desiring to be approved to conduct tests
required by this Code shall first be certified by the Building
Official on the basis of possessing the following requirements;
"l. Adequate physical facilities to conduct the
required tests.
"2. Evidence of capability of conducting tests
in accordance with testing standards specified in this code,
~~3• Technicians and engineers qualified to conduct
the required tests.
~~4• Sufficient experience in the field of testing,
"5• Being regularly engaged in the business of
conducting tests in the State of Hawaii,
"(b) Testing agencies desiring to be approved shall apply
in writing for such approval with the Building Official,
"(c) The Building Official shall have the right to in-
spect the premises of the applicant agency upon receipt of its
application, and if it is approved, then at any time during the
term of its certification.
"(d) Applicant agency shall be notified in writing of
the Building Official's decision.
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"(e) Any agency denied approval may appeal such action
of the Building Official under procedure specified in Section 6
of Ordinance No. 501.
"(f) An approved agency shall be certified for three
years. For recertification, an approved agency must apply not less
than three months prior to the termination of its current certifi-
cation."
SECTION 10. Amending Section 301(a).
Section 301 (a) is amended to read:
"(a) Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation
shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the
County, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a
separate building permit for each such building or structure from
the Building Official, provided that one permit may be obtained
for a dwelling and its accessories, such as fence, wall, pool, and
garage without living quarter,
"EXCEPTIONS: PERMIT NOT REQUIRED FOR:
"1. Work excepted under Section 103.
"2. Temporary construction sheds used exclu-
sively for storage of materials, supplies and equipment during
construction and temporary construction fences.
"3. Reroofing work for Groups I and J Occu-
pancies in Fire District No. 3.
"4. Temporary tents or other coverings used
for private family parties or for camping.
"5. Home television and radio antennas sup-
ported on roofs.
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"6. Awnings projecting up to 4 feet and
attached to the exterior walls of buildings of Group I or J
Occupancy, provided such awnings do not violate the provision for
'yards' in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
"7. Standard electroliers not over 35 feet
in height above finish grade.
"8. Repairs which involve only the replace-
ment of component parts or existing work with similar materials
for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over
$100 in valuation in any 12-month period, and do not affect any
electrical or mechanical installations. Repairs exempt from permit
requirements shall not include any addition, change, or modifica-
tion in construction, exit facilities, or permanent fixtures or
equipment, Specifically excepted from permit requirements without
limit to valuation are:
"A. Painting and decorating.
"B, Installation of floor covering,
"C. Cabinet work which are not regulated
under Section 67 amending Section 1714,
"9. Work located in Federal property.
"(b) Temporary Permit Required. No person, firm or
corporation shall erect any tent or similar structure which is
to be used for commercial or religious purposes, such as rallies,
festivals, amusements and sideshows, without first obtaining a
temporary permit thereof from the Building Official. To secure
such permit, approval must also be obtained from the Chief of the
Fire Department. Such permits for tents and similar structures
shall be limited to a period of not more than 30 consecutive days
and may be cancelled for cause by the Building Official or the
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Fire Department at any time before expiration of the time stated
in the permit. Upon such cancellation or upon the expiration of
the time stated therein the structure or structures shall be
promptly removed. Such tents of canvas, plastic or similar
material shall not be used for residences."
SECTION 11. Amending Section 301(c).
Section 301 (c) is amended to read:
"(c) Plans and Specifications. With each application
for a building permit, two sets of plans and specifications shall
be submitted.
"All plans and specifications relating to work
which affects the public safety or health and for which a building
permit is required shall be prepared, designed or approved by a
duly registered professional engineer or architect as required by
Chapter 464 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
"All plans for retaining walls over 5 feet in height
shall be prepared, designed or approved by a duly registered archi-
tect or engineer in the structural or civil branches."
SECTION 12. Amending Section 302(a).
Section 302 (a) is amended as follows: (a) By amending the
first and second paragraphs thereof to read:
"(a) Issuance. The application, plans and specifica-
tions filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the
Building Official. The Building Official shall cause such plans
to be reviewed by any other appropriate department of the County
and the State to check compliance with laws and ordinances under
their jurisdiction. If 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, and the
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fee specified in Section 303(a) has been paid, the Building
Official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant; provided,
however, that no permit shall be granted for the moving of any
building or structure or portion thereof which has deteriorated
or been damaged to an extent greater than 50 percent of the cost
of replacement (new) of such building or structure.
"When the Building Official issues the permit, he
shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and speci-
fications 'APPROVED'. Such approved plans and specifications
shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization
from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accor-
dance with the approved plans. The 'JOB SITE COPY' shall be kept
at the job site readily available for inspection at all times.
The building permit card shall be posted in a conspicuous place
at the job site during construction."
SECTION 13. Amending Section 302(d).
Section 302 (d) is amended to read:
"(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building
Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limita-
tion and become null and void, if the building or work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 120 days from the date of
such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit
is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced
for a period of 120 days; provided, however, in the event of
strikes or other causes beyond the control of the building contrac-
tor or owner, the Building Official may, in writing, extend the
120 day periods for commencement or suspension after the work is
commenced for a period not exceeding 6 months.
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"Where permit expires, before such work can be
recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for the original
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will
be made in the original plans and specifications for such work
and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has
not exceeded one year."
SECTION 14. Amending Section 303(b).
Section 303(b), (c) and (d) are amended to read:
"(b) Refunds. Refunds for permits shall be made in
accordance with provisions of Ordinance No. 367, an Ordinance
Authorizing the Director of Finance to Grant Refunds of Permit
Fees Paid to the County.
"All permits for which such refunds are made shall
thereafter be declared null and void.
"(c) Compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes;
"Identity of Licenses. It shall be unlawful for
any permittee to perform or allow to be performed, any work covered
by the permit issued in violation of the provisions of Chapter 444,
Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the licensing of contractors.
"(d) Exemption. The County, all agencies thereof and
contractors therewith, shall be exempt from the requirement of
paying permit fees."
SECTION 15. Amending Table No. 3-A.
Table No. 3-A is amended to read:
"Table 3-A - Building Permit Fees.
Total Valuation
Fee
Less than $20.00 No fee
$20.00 to and including $100.00 $2.00
More than $100.00 to and including $400.00 3.00
More than $400.00 to and including $700.00 5.00
More than $700.00 to and including $1,000.00 6.00
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$6,00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $3.00 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$78.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $2.50 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00
$140.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $2.00 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00
$215.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $1.50 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof."
SECTION 15. Amending Section 304 (a), (b), and (c).
Section 304 (a), (b) and (c) are amended to read:
"(a) All construction or work for which a permit is
required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official.
"A survey of the lot at the owner's expense may be
required by the Building Official to verify compliance of the
structure with approved plans.
"(b) Building Official's Right to Enter Building. The
Building Official, so far as may be necessary for the performance
of his duties, shall have the right to enter upon and inspect, at
any reasonable time, any new or unoccupied building or structure
under construction, repair, alteration or removal, or any build-
ing or structure alleged to be unsafe.
"(c) Approvals Required. There shall be a final inspec-
tion and approval on all buildings when completed and ready for
occupancy."
SECTION 16. Amending Section 304(f).
Section 304 (f) is deleted.
SECTION 17. Amending Section 305.
Section 305 is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 18. Amending Section 402.
Paragraph 7 of Section 402 is amended and the following para-
graph is added after "Approved Fabricator" to read:
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"Approved Agency is an established and recognized agency
regularly engaged in conducting test when such agency has been
approved by the Building Official."
"Architect means a person who is qualified to engage in
the practice of architecture under the provisions of Chapter 464,
Hawaii Revised Statutes."
SECTION 19. Amending Section 403.
The fifth paragraph of Section 403 is amended by adding the
following sentence:
"This shall not include water heater as defined in this
Chapter."
The seventh paragraph of Section 403 is amended to read:
"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 mounted 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 products and which
actually travels on public or private streets."
The last paragraph of Section 403 is amended to read:
"BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Chief Engineer of
the Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii or his autho-
rized deputy."
SECTION 20. Amending Section 404.
The following paragraph is added before the definition "CAST
STONE":
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"CARPORT is a private garage which is at least 100 per-
cent open on one side and with 50 percent net openings on another
side or which is provided with an equivalent of such openings on
two or more sides. The 50 percent net openings may be reduced
to not less than 25 percent with the approval of the Building
Official."
The definition of "CITY" is amended to read:
"CITY shall mean the County of Hawaii."
A new paragraph is added after the definition of "CITY" to
read:
"CITY COUNCIL shall mean the County Council of the County
of Hawaii."
SECTION 21. Amending Section 406.
Section 406 is amended by adding the following paragraph before
"EXISTING BUILDINGS" to read:
"ENGINEER means a person who is qualified to engage in
the practice of professional engineering under the provisions of
Chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes."
SECTION 22. Amending Section 407,
Section 407 is amended by adding the definition of "FALLOUT
SHELTER"
"FALLOUT SHELTER is a structure whose primary purpose is
to attenuate radiation within limits provided by the Civil Defense
Agency."
SECTION 23. Amending Section 417.
Section 417 is amended by changing the definition of "PLATFORM,
ENCLOSED," to read:
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"PLATFORM, ENCLOSED,.is a partially enclosed portion of
an assembly room more than 1,000 square feet in area (including
dressing rooms, toilet facilities and storage rooms) and the
ceiling of which is not more than 5 feet above the proscenium
opening and which is designed or used for the presentation of
plays, demonstration, or other entertainment wherein scenery,
drops, decorations, or other effects may be installed or used."
SECTION 24. Amending Section 420.
The following paragraph is added before the definition of
"STORY":
"STATE shall mean the State of Hawaii."
SECTION 25. Amending Section 503(d).
Section 503 (d) is amended by amending Exception No. 1 to read:
"l. Where an approved spray booth, constructed in accor-
dance with the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Marshal is installed,
such booth need not be separated from other Group F. Occupancies or
from Group F and G Occupancies."
SECTION 26. Amending Section 504(a).
Section 504 (a) is amended to read:
"(a) General. Buildings shall adjoin or have access to
a public space, yard, or street on not less than one side. Required
yards shall be permanently maintained.
"For the purpose of this Section, the center line
of an adjoining street or alley shall be considered an adjacent
property line, and the center line be considered an adjacent
property line if the owner of the premises for which the building
permit application is filed owns a portion thereof. With the
exception of an arcade, bridge or ramp used for throughfare
purposes only, such private rights-of-way shall be unobstructed
from the ground to the sky and permanently maintained as such.
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"Eaves over required windows shall not be less
than 30 inches from side and rear property lines. For eaves, see
Section 1710.
"NO building or structure or any portion thereof
shall be located on or over a property line except an arcade,
bridge or ramp used for throughfare purposes only, or as otherwise
permitted in this Code and in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
SECTION 27. Amending Section 504(b).
Section 504 (b) is amended by adding an exception after the
first paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: Lot lines established within a cluster
development under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance shall not
be considered as property lines for the purpose of this section."
SECTION 28. Adding Section 512.
Section 512 is added to read:
"Section 512. Minimum ceiling heights in all occupancies
customarily used by human beings shall be as specified in Part III;
provided that where no minimum height is specified, the ceiling
height shall be not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projec-
tion from the ceiling."
SECTION 29. Adding Section 513.
Section 513 is added to read:
"Section 513. Common Boundary Walls. Common boundary
walls may be permitted upon submission of a written agreement
between the owners of the properties involved for the construc-
tion of such a wall, provided such construction is not in conflict
with other pertinent laws and ordinances.
"The minimum requirements for construction of common
boundary walls shall be as follows:
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"1. The wall shall be of 4-hour fire resistive
rating, shall have no openings, and shall extend a minimum of
4 feet beyond the exterior wall or to the outer edges of horizon-
tal projecting elements such as balconies, roof overhangs,
canopies, marquees, or architectural projections.
"2. Where the exterior wall at the termination
of the common boundary wall borders a street right-of-way, the
exterior wall adjacent to the common boundary wall shall be not
less than 4-hour fire resistive construction for a distance of
two feet on each side of the common boundary wall.
"3. The wall shall extend from the foundation to
a point thirty inches above the roof and where the wall separates
buildings of different heights, the wall shall terminate at a point
thirty inches above the higher roof level.
"4. The wall shall be designed to support all
loads superimposed upon it as required by Part VI - Engineering
Regulations-Quality and Design of the Materials of Construction."
SECTION 30. Amending Table No. 5-A.
Table No. 5-A is amended as follows:
The descriptions for Group J Occupancies are amended to
read:
"1. Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural
buildings, greenhouses and lath houses.
"2. Fences, over 6 feet high, retaining walls over
5 feet high, swimming pools, tanks, and towers."
SECTION 31. Amending Section 605.
The first paragraph of Section 605 is amended to read:
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"Section 605. All portions of Group A Occupancies custom-
arily used by human beings and all dressing rooms shall be provided
with light and ventilation by means of windows or skylights with
an area not less than one-eighth of the total floor area, one-half
of which shall be openable, or shall be provided with artificial
light and a mechanically operated ventilating system. The mechan-
ically operated ventilating system shall comply with the requirements
of the 'Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
Hawaii'."
The fourth paragraph of Section 605 is amended to read:
"There shall be provided in an approved location at least
one drinking fountain for each floor level. Toilet facilities
shall be provided as specified in the 'Public Health Regulations,
Department of Health, State of Hawaii'."
SECTION 32. Amending Section 802(c).
Section 802 (c) is amended as follows:
a. The first paragraph is amended by adding an exception
to read:
"EXCEPTION: In a building of Type I, II, III-One
Hour, IV-One-Hour, or V-Hour construction, rooms for second grade
pupils may be permitted on the second story above grade, provided
the building is provided with an alarm system that is actuated by
detectors conforming to UBC Standard 43-6."
SECTION 33, Amending Section 802(d).
Section 802 (d) is amended by adding an exception after the
first paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: Laboratories, woodworking and metal-working
shops, machine shops, paint shops, rooms for storage of flammable
materials, and similar areas where visual communication is required
between such areas and classrooms."
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SECTION 34. Amending Section 805.
Section 805 is amended to read:
"Section 805. All portions of Group C Occupancies shall
be provided with light and ventilation, either natural or artificial,
as specified in Section 605.
"For requirements in schools, 'Public Health Regulations,
Department of Health, State of Hawaii' shall be complied with.
"For requirements for floors and walls of toilet compart-
ments, see Section 1711."
SECTION 35. Amending Section 810.
Section 810 is amended to read:
"Section 810. Fire Alarms. Fire alarm systems shall com-
ply with the 'Rules and Regulations of the State Fire Marshal' and
be approved by the Fire Chief."
SECTION 36. Amending Section 909.
Section 909 is amended to read:
"Section 909. Fire Alarms. Fire alarm systems shall com-
ply with the 'Rules and Regulations of the State Fire Marshal' and
be approved by the Fire Chief."
SECTION 37. Amending Section 1005.
Section 1005 is amended to read:
"Section 1005. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. All
working places in a building or any portion thereof shall be
provided with light, ventilation and toilet facilities as specified
in the 'Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
Hawaii'."
SECTION 38. Amending Section 1105.
Section 1105 is amended to read:
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"Section 1105. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. All
working places in a building or any portion thereof shall be
provided with light, ventilation and toilet facilities as specified
in the 'Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
Hawaii'."
SECTION 39. Amending Section 1109(b).
Section 1109 (b) is amended by amending the exception after the
first paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. The grade level tier may contain
an office, waiting and toilet rooms having a total area of not more
than 1000 square feet and such area need not be separated from the
open parking garage.
"2. In buildings housing Group B, F, G and H
Occupancies, open parking garages are permitted when all of the
following conditions are met:
"a. The garage portion of the building is
of Type I construction.
"b. There is a Three-Hour Occupancy Separation
between the open parking garage and all portions of the Group B,
Group F, Group G or Group H Occupancy."
SECTION 40. Amending Section 1109(k).
Section 1109 (k) is amended to read:
"(k) Ventilation. Ventilation shall comply with the
requirements as specified in the 'Public Health Regulations,
Department of Health, State of Hawaii'."
SECTION 41. Amending Section 1205.
Section 1205 is amended to read:
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"Section 1205. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. All
working places in a building or any portion thereof shall be
provided with light, ventilation and toilet facilities as specified
in the 'Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
Hawaii'."
SECTION 42. Amending Section 1303.
Section 1303 is amended to read:
"Section 1303. For fire-resistive protection of exterior
walls and openings, as determined by location on property, see
Section 504 and Part V; provided that openings in exterior walls
of buildings of Type I, II, or III construction and housing Croup H
Occupancies situated in Fire Zone 3 which are 10 feet or more but
less than 20 feet from the adjacent interior property line shall
only be required to have windows or doors constructed of approved
incombustible material, but any glass used for windows and doors
shall be wire glass of a minimum thickness of 1/4", except where
the building is so designed to prevent the glass from falling
below the story on which it is installed; and provided that for
fire-resistive requirements of exterior exit balconies, the
exceptions provided that hereinabove, for opening protection shall
not apply. Nothing contained herein, however, shall constitute
a waiver of the requirements of Section 3305 (k) of this Code, re-
lating to stairways."
SECTION 43. Amending Section 1304.
Section 1304 is amended by adding an exception to the sixth
paragraph to read:
"Exception: Jalousie bladed windows may be used for
emergency exit or rescue."
SECTION 44. Amending Section 1305.
Section 1305 is amended to read:
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"Section 1305. Light, ventilation and Sanitation. Light,
ventilation and sanitation requirements shall be as specified in
the Housing Code.
"For requirements for floors and walls of toilet compart-
ments, see Section 1711."
SECTION 45. Amending Section 1306.
Section 1306 is amended to read:
"Section 1306. Yards and Courts. Requirements for yards
and courts shall be as specified in the Housing Code."
SECTION 46. Amending Section 1307.
Section 1307 is amended to read:
"Section 1307. Room Dimensions. Requirements for minimum
ceiling heights, floor areas, and widths of rooms shall be as
specified in the Housing Code."
SECTION 47. Amending Section 1308.
Section 1308 is amended to read:
"Section 1308. Efficiency Dwelling Units. Efficiency
dwelling units shall conform to the requirements of the Housing
Code."
SECTION 48. Deleting Section 1311.
Section 1311 is deleted.
SECTION 49. Amending Section 1313.
Section 1313 is amended to read:
"Section 1313. Existing Buildings.
"(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to
provide a reasonable degree of safety to persons living and
sleeping in Group H Occupancies by requiring alterations to such
existing buildings as do not conform with the minimum safety
requirements of this Code.
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"(b) Scope. The provisions of this Section shall
apply exclusively to existing non-conforming Group H Occupancies
more than two stories in height.
"(c) Number of exits shall be as required by
Section 3302(a).
"(d) Stair Construction. All stairs shall have a mini-
mum run of 9 inches and a maximum rise of 8 inches and a minimum width
exclusive of handrails of 30 inches. Every stairway shall have
at least one handrail. A landing having a minimum horizontal
dimension of 30 inches shall be provided at each point of access
to the stairway.
"(e) Interior Stairways. Every interior stairway
shall be enclosed with walls of not less than one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
"Where existing partitions form part of a
stairwell enclosure, wood lath and plaster in good condition will
be acceptable in lieu of one-hour fire-resistive construction.
Doors to such enclosures shall be protected by a self-closing
door equivalent to a solid wood door not less than 1 3/4 inches
thick. Enclosures shall include landings between flights and
any corridors, passageways, or public rooms necessary for con-
tinuous exit to the exterior of the building.
"The stairway need not be enclosed in a
continuous shaft if cut off at each story by the fire-resistive
construction required by this Subsection for stairwell enclosures.
"Enclosures shall not be required if an
automatic fire-extinguishing system is provided for all portions
of the building except bedrooms, apartments, and rooms accessory
thereto.
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"(f) Exterior Stairways. Exterior stairs shall be
incombustible or wood of not less than two-inch nominal thickness
with solid treads and risers.
"(g) Fire Escapes. Fire escapes may be used as one
means of egress, if the pitch does not exceed 60 degrees, the width
is not less than 18 inches, the treads are not less than 4 inches
wide, and they extend to the ground or are provided with counter-
balanced stairs reaching to the ground. Access shall be by an
opening having a minimum dimension of 29 inches above the floor
and landing.
"(h) Doors and Openings. Exit doors shall swing
in the direction of exit travel, shall be self-closing, and shall
be openable from the inside without the use of key or any special
knowledge or effort. Doors shall not reduce the required width
of stairway more than 6 inches when open. Transoms, and openings
other than doors, from corridors to rooms shall be fixed closed
and shall be covered with a minimum of three-fourths inch plywood.
"(i) Exit Signs. Every exit doorway or change of
direction of a corridor shall be marked with a well-lighted exit
sign having letters at least five inches (5") high.
"(j) Enclosure of Vertical Openings. Elevators,
shafts, ducts, and other vertical openings shall be enclosed as
required for stairways in Subsection (e) or by wired glass set
in metal frames. Doors shall be incombustible, or as regulated
in Subsection (e).
"(k) Separation of Occupancies. Occupancy separa-
tions shall be provided as specified in Section 503. Lobbies, and
public dining rooms not including cocktail lounges, shall not
require a separation if the kitchen is so separated from the
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dining room. Boiler rooms or heater rooms containing a central
heating plant using solid or liquid fuel shall be separated from
the rest of the building by a One-Hour Occupancy Separation."
SECTION 50. Amending Section 1404.
Section 1404 is amended by adding an exception to the third
paragraph to read:
"Exception: Jalousie bladed windows may be used for
emergency exit or rescue."
SECTION 51. Amending Section 1405.
Section 1405 is amended to read:
"Section 1405. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. Light,
ventilation and sanitation, requirements shall be as specified in
the Housing Code."
SECTION 52. Amending Section 1406.
Section 1406 is amended to read:
"Section 1406. Yards and Courts. Requirements for yards
and courts shall be as specified in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and the Housing Code."
SECTION 53. Amending Section 1407.
Section 1407 is amended to read:
"Section 1407. Room Dimensions. Requirements for minimum
ceiling heights, floor areas, and widths of rooms shall be as speci-
fied in the Housing Code."
SECTION 54. Deleting Section 1410.
Section 1410 is deleted.
SECTION 55. Amending Section 1412.
Section 1412 is amended to read:
"Section 1412. A carport need not have a fire separation
between the carport and the dwelling."
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SECTION 56. Amending Section 1501.
Section 1501 is amended to read:
"Section 1501. Group J Occupancies shall be:
"Division 1. Private garages, carports, sheds, agricul-
tural buildings, greenhouses and lath houses.
"Division 2. Fences over 6 feet high, retaining walls
over 5 feet high, swimming pools, tanks and towers.
"For occupancy separations see Table No. 5-B.
"For occupant load see Section 3301."
SECTION 57. Amending Section 1502.
Section 1502 is amended by adding an exception to the first
paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: A carport constructed on a hillside may
exceed one story in height provided on the garage floor level
is used or occupied."
Section 1502 is amended by adding an exception to the second
paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTIONS:
"1. Greenhouses and lath houses used for cultivation
of plants shall not be over 12,000 square feet in area and shall
be at least 5 feet from interior property lines. The basic allow-
able area may be increased in accordance with Section 506(a).
"2. Buildings and structures for horticultural
use in agricultural district with covering of wire screen, cheese-
cloth or non-rigid self-extinguishing plastic sheets are not
required to conform to the requirements of Parts III, IV, V, VI,
VIII, X and XI of this Code."
SECTION 58. Amending Section 1504.
Section 1504 is amended by adding an exception to the second
paragraph to read:
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"EXCEPTION: Where fire protection is not required, a
one-story carport may have an opening into a room used for sleeping
purposes provided such opening is not a required window."
SECTION 59. Amending Section 1505.
Section 1505 is amended by adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: A carport on a hillside lot may have wood
floor planking at least two inches (2") in nominal thickness laid
with at least one-fourth inch (1/4") spacing between the planks,"
SECTION 60. Amending Section 1506.
Section 1506 is amended by deleting the section.
SECTION 61. Amending Section 1601(a),
Section 1601 (a) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1601 (a) Fire Zones. There shall be Fire Zones
One, Two, and Three in the County of Hawaii as outlined in Ordinance
No. 64 of the Revised Ordinances of the County of Hawaii entitled
'An Ordinance Creating and Establishing Fire Zones'. Wherever in
this Code reference is made to any fire zone, it shall be construed
to mean one of the fire zones created by said ordinance."
SECTION 62. Amending Section 1706(a),
Section 1706(a) is amended by amending Exception No. 2 to
read:
"2, In buildings housing Group B, F, G, or H Occupancies,
enclosures shall not be required for escalators or ramps used
solely for vehicular passage provided the following conditions
are met:
"(aa) The top of the escalator or ramp opening at
each story is provided with a draft curtain and automatic fire
sprinklers are installed around the perimeter of the opening with
2 feet of the draft curtain. The draft curtain shall enclose the
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perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend from the ceiling
downward at least 12 inches on all sides. The spacing between
sprinklers shall not exceed 6 feet.
"(bb) All floors with escalator or ramp openings
are equipped with automatic fire-extinguishing systems,
"(cc) There is provided a three-hour fire-resistive
separation from floors not equipped with fire-extinguishing systems.
"(dd) In mixed occupancies housing Group B or H
Occupancy, the entire building is of Type I construction."
SECTION 63. Amending Section 1711(b),
Section 1711(b) is amended to read:
"(b) Toilet Facilities. Toilet facilities and water
closet compartments shall have a door of not less than 32 inches,
and a clear space, unobstructed by door swing, grab bars and
similar items, of not less than 32 inches shall be provided in
front of the toilet stool,
"A grab bar at least 44 inches long shall be pro-
vided on sides of toilet compartments or one side and rear where
there is no compartment. The bar shall be not less than 1 1/4
inches nor more than 2 inches in outside diameter, shall have 1 1/2
inches clearance between rail and wall, and shall be placed not
less than 30 inches nor more than 34 inches above and parallel to
the floor,
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. In toilet facilities located on floors
where access by means of a ramp or elevator is not required by
Table No. 33-A, the water closet compartments may be 30 inches in
width and may have a clear space in front of the toilet stool of
not less than 24 inches. Grab bars need not be provided in such
occupancies nor in Group H Occupancy apartment houses,
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"2. In Group H Occupancy hotels where toilet
facilities are available in each guest room, only 10~ of such
rooms need be provided with toilet compartments complying with
this subsection. All others need not have grab bars and clear-
ances may be as specified in Exception No. 1.
"3. Where more than one toilet compartment is
provided, only one such compartment need comply within each
toilet room for each sex. All others need not have grab bars and
clearances may be as specified in Exception No. 1."
SECTION 64. Amending Section 1711(c).
Section 1711 (c) is amended to read:
"(c) Toilet Room Facilities. Toilet room facilities shall
be as follows:
"1. Except for the projection of bowls and waste
piping, a clear unobstructed space 26 inches in width, 24 inches
in height and 12 inches in depth shall be provided under at least
one lavatory.
"2. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall
be installed so that the bottom of the mirror is within 40 inches
of the floor.
"3. Where towel and disposal fixtures are provided,
at least one shall be within 40 inches of the floor.
"EXCEPTION: These provisions shall not apply in Groups I,
J and H apartment house occupancies, in Group H hotel rooms exempted
from the provisions of paragraph (b) above, and where toilet rooms
are located on floors where access by means of a ramp or elevator
is not required by Table DTo. 33-A."
SECTION 65. Amending Section 1712.
Section 1712 is amended to read:
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"Section 1712. Where water fountains are provided in
buildings required to provide access to the handicapped in Table
No. 33-A, at least one shall have a spout within 33 inches of the
floor and shall have up-front, hand-operated controls. When
fountains are located in an alcove, the alcove shall be not less
than 32 inches in width."
SECTION 66. Amending Section 1713.
Section 1713 is amended to read:
"Section 1713. Where public telephones are provided in
buildings required to provide access to the handicapped in Table
No. 33-A, at least one shall be installed so that the headset,
dial and coin receiver are within 40 inches of the floor. Unob-
structed access within 12 inches of the telephone shall be
provided. Such access shall be not less than 32 inches in width
and depth."
SECTION 67. Amending Section 1714.
Section 1714 is amended to read:
"Section 1714 (a) Minimum Vertical Clearance. There shall
be a minimum vertical clearance of not less than 30 inches between
the cooking top of oil, qas and electric ranges and hot plates and
the underside of cabinets or shelving above such ranges or hot plates.
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. If the underside of such cabinets or
shelving is protected with a metal ventilating hood or asbestos
millboard at least 1/4 inch thick covered with sheet metal of not
less than No. 28 U.S. Gauge, stainless steel of a thickness not
less than .015 inch, aluminum of a thickness not less than 0.024
inch or copper of a thickness not less than 0.020 inch, the mini-
mum vertical clearance shall be not less than 24 inches.
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"2. If the underside of such cabinets or shelving
is protected with No. 28 gauge sheet metal spaced out one inch; or
No. 28 gauge sheet metal on one-eighth inch asbestos millboard spaced
out one inch; or one-fourth inch asbestos millboard on one inch
mineral wool Batts reinforced with wire mesh or equivalent; or No. 22
Batts reinforced with wire or equivalent, the minimum vertical
clearance shall be not less than 18 inches. This protection shall
extend 12 inches beyond the sides of the range or hot plate.
Spacers shall be of noncombustible material.
"(b) Minimum Horizontal Clearance. The minimum hori-
zontal clearance from the burner head(s) of a top (or surface)
cooking unit to combustible walls extending above the cooking
surface shall be not less than 12 inches.
"EXCEPTION: Wooden surfaces to be installed within 12
inches of a cooking unit shall be protected with asbestos millboard
at least one-fourth inch thick covered with sheet metal of not
less than No. 28 U.S. gauge, stainless steel of a thickness not
less than .015 inch, aluminum of a thickness not less than 0.24
inch, or copper of a thickness not less than .020 inch.
"No wooden surface protected or otherwise
shall be installed with horizontal clearance of less than 5
inches from a cooking unit.
"(c) Where alternate materials other than as specified
in Exceptions 1 and 2 of Section 1714 (a) and the exception to
Section 1714 (b) are used as approved by the Building Official,
the surfaces of such materials shall have a smooth and nonabsorbent
finish of at least Class II flame spread."
SECTION 68. Amending Section 1716.
Section 1716 is amended to read:
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"Section 1716. All unenclosed floor and roof openings;
open and glazed sides of landings and stairs; balconies, landings
or porches which are more than 30 inches above grade; and roofs
used for other than service of the building shall be protected
by a guardrail. Guardrails shall be not less than 42 inches in
height. Open guardrails and stair railings shall have intermediate
rails or an ornamental pattern such that no object 9 inches in
diameter can pass through, provided that the dimensions shall
be such that no object 5 inches in diameter can pass through for
the following occupancies;
"1. Group H and Group I.
"2. Group C, Division 3 for buildings for day
care purposes.
"3. Group D, Division 2 for nurseries for children
under kindergarten age.
"The height of stain railings may be as speci-
fied in Section 3305(1).
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. Guardrail for Group I Occupancy and
within individual dwelling units may be 36 inches in height.
"2. Guardrail for industrial occupancies shall
comply with the regulations of the Department of Labor and Indus-
trial Relations, State of Hawaii.
"3. Guardrails need not be provided on the loading
side of loading docks:
"Openings or portions of opening in exterior
walls which are less than 30 inches above a floor shall be provided
with at least one rail between 30 inches and 36 inches above the
floor when such openings are on floors above the first floor, and
are not provided with structurally adequate safety glass installa-
tions or other barriers to prevent a person from falling through
the openings."
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SECTION 69. Adding Section 1717.
Section 1717 is added to read:
"Section 1717. Insulation. Insulations applied to the
exterior surface of metal ducts and pipes located in buildings of
all types of construction shall have a flame spread of not more
than 25 and smoke development rating of not more than 50 when
tested as a composite installation, including installation, facing
materials, tapes and adhesives as normally applied."
SECTION 70.
Section 1807
SECTION 71.
Section 1907
SECTION 72.
Section 2006
Amending Section 1807.
is deleted.
Amending Section 1907,
is deleted.
Amending Section 2006(e).
(e) is amended to read:
"(e) Heavy Timber Floors. Floors shall be without con-
cealed spaces. Heavy timber constructed floors shall be not less
than 3 inches nominal splined or tongued and grooved plank or
may be of laminated slab construction conforming to the provisions
of Section 2006(h)."
SECTION 73. Amending Section 2104,
Section 2104 is amended by adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: In a building of Type IV-N construction,
mezzanine floors, including supporting beams, girders and columns,
may be of Type V, one-hour fire-resistive construction or of
heavy timber construction."
SECTION 74. Amending Section 2305(d).
The second paragraph of Section 2305 (d) is amended to read:
"Greenhouses, agricultural buildings and carports, but
not including lath houses, shall be designed for vertical live
load of not less than 10 pounds per square foot."
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SECTION 75. Amending Section 2308(h),
Section 2308 (h) is amended to read:
"(h) Miscellaneous Structures. Greenhouses, agricultural
buildings, and carports, but not including lath houses, shall be
designed for wind pressures of 10 pounds per square foot and for
pressures acting upward normal to the roof surface equal to 10
pounds per square foot,"
SECTION 76. Adding Section 2520.
Section 2520 is added to read:
"Section 2520. EXCEPTIONS. Any provisions in this Code
to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be the following
exceptions of Type V building requirements:
"1, Interior and exterior bearing walls in one
story buildings 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 construc-
tion.
"3, One-story, wood frame, Type V buildings may be
of single wall construction with one inch nominal thickness boards,
without studs, when such walls have cross partitions at least
every 30 feet,
"Two-story, wood frame, Type V buildings may
be of single wall construction for the upper story, but shall be
supported by studded walls as specified in Section 2518 (f) on
the lower story, Studding shall be not less than 2 inches by 4
inches and shall be so braced as to adequately support the loads
imposed,
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"When wood frame dwellings are supported by
posts, bracing of sufficient strength to stabilize the structure
against movement from wind pressure or earthquake shock shall be
provided. Single wall construction shall be braced with not less
than 2 inch by 6 inch belt course with wall boards toe-nailed to
belt course or other approved strengthening between the floor and
ceiling on all exterior walls, except in the following cases:
"1. Where such walls have a minimum
thickness of 1 1/8 inches net.
"2. Where such walls have a minimum
thickness of one inch net with the maximum lateral distance
between approved stiffeners for any section of the wall exceeding
10 feet and the unsupported height of the wall not exceeding
8 feet. Approved stiffeners shall be studs or posts, windows
or door jambs, etc., or walls or partitions which are approximately
at right angle to the section of wall under construction.
"3. Where such walls are of post and
beam construction."
SECTION 77. Amending Table No. 23-B.
Table No. 23-B is amended by amending the last item in the
left hand column to read:
"Carports, greenhouses and agricultural buildings."
SECTION 78. Amending Table No. 23-F.
Table No. 23-F is amended to read:
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"TABLE NO. 23-F--WIND PRESSURES FOR VARIOUS HEIGHT ZONES
ABOVE GROUNDl
HEIGHT ZONES WIND PRESSURES
(in feet) (Pounds per square foot)
Less than 30 15
30 to 49 20
50 to 99 25
100 to 499 30
500 to 1,199 35
1,200 and over 40
1The figures given shall be the minimum requirements."
SECTION 79. Amending Section 2409(c).
Section 2409 (c) is amended to read:
"(c) Minimum Thickness. Stone masonry walls shall in
no case have a minimum thickness of less than 14 inches."
SECTION 80. Amending Section 2517(c) 2.
The first paragraph of Section 2517 (c) 2 is amended to read:
"Minimum clearance between bottom of floor joists or bottom
of floors without joists and the ground beneath shall be 20 inches;
between bottom of griders and the ground shall be 12 inches.
"EXCEPTION: Open slat wood decks shall have ground clear-
ance of at least 6 inches for any wood member."
SECTION 81. Adding Section 2519.
Section 2519 is added to read:
"Section 2519. (a) Walls without Studs. For Type V
buildings single wall construction without studs may be used in
accordance with Section 2520."
SECTION 82. Adding Section 2520.
Section 2520 is added to read:
"Section 2520. EXCEPTIONS. Any provision in this Code
to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be the following
exceptions to Type V building requirements;
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"1. Interior and exterior bearing walls in one-story
buildings 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 construc-
tion.
"3. One-story, wood frame, Type v buildings may be
of single wall construction with one inch nominal thickness boards,
without studs, when such walls have cross partitions at least
every 30 feet.
"Two-story, wood frame, Type v buildings may be
of single wall construction for the upper story, but shall be
supported by studded walls as specified in Section 2518 (f) on the
lower story.
"When wood frame dwellings are supported by
posts, bracing of sufficient strength to stabilize the structure
against movement from wind pressure or earthquake shock shall be
provided. Single wall construction shall be braced with not less
than 2 inch by 6 inch belt course or other approved strengthening
between the floor and ceiling on all exterior walls, except in
the following cases:
"(1) Where such walls have a minimum
thickness of 1-1/8 inches net.
"(2) Where such walls have a minimum
thickness of one inch net with the maximum lateral distance between
approved stiffeners for any section of the wall not exceeding
10 feet and the unsupported height of the wall not exceeding 8 feet.
Approved stiffeners shall be studs or posts, windows or door jambs,
etc., or walls or partitions which are approximately at right angle
to the section of wall under consideration.
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"(3) Where such walls are of post and
beam construction."
SECTION 83. Amending Section 2604(d).
Section 2604 (d) is amended as follows:
a. Paragraph 1 is amended to read:
"1. The responsible architect and/or engineer shall
provide for strength tests on the concrete used in the building.
Sufficient samples as determined by the architect and/or engineer
for strength tests for each class of concrete shall be taken
throughout the construction to ensure that the design strength
of the concrete is being met. The samples for strength tests
shall be taken in accordance with U.R.C. Standard No. 26-10.
Cylinders for acceptance tests shall be molded, laboratory-cured
and tested in accordance to U.B.C. Standard No. 26-10. Each
strength test shall be the average of two cylinders from the same
sample tested at 28 days or the specified earlier age. All such
tests shall be made by an approved agency and copies of the test
results shall be kept on file in the office of the responsible
architect and/or engineer and shall be available to the Building
Official for examination upon request."
b. Paragraph 2 is deleted.
SECTION 84. Amending Section 2903(a).
The second paragraph of Section 2903 (a) is amended to read:
"Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not be
steeper than two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical and slopes for
permanent fills shall not be steeper than two (2) horizontal to
one (1) vertical unless substantiating data justifying steeper
slopes are submitted. Deviation from the foregoing limitations
for slopes may be permitted by the Building Official. In such
instances, a soil investigation report may be required by the
Building Official."
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SECTION 85. Amending Section 2903(a).
The fifth paragraph of Section 2903 (a) is amended to read:
"Fills to be used to support the foundations of any
building or structure shall be placed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice. A soil investigation report and a report of
satisfactory placement of fill may be required by the Building
Official."
SECTION 86. Amending Section 2908(b).
Section 2908 (b) is amended to read:
"(b) Determination of allowable loads. The allowable
axial and lateral load on piles shall be determined by an approved
formula, by load tests, or by a foundation investigation.
"A static load test shall be made on at least one
pile when the allowable axial load for a single pile exceeds 40
tons. Where the allowable axial load for a single pile is 40 tons
or less, static load tests shall be made upon request by the
Building Official.
"EXCEPTION: The load test may be waived by the Building
Official if substantiated by the soils report."
SECTION 87. Amending Section 3203 (c) 5.
Section 3203 (c) 5 is amended by amending the second paragraph
to read:
"Nails for wood shingles shall be not less than No. 14-1/2
gauge hot dipped galvanized, hot d
aluminum or copper nails and shall
the sheathing 3/4-inch, or through
whichever is less."
SECTION 88. Amending Section
Section 3207 (e) is amended to
ipped zinc, cadmium plated,
be long enough to penetrate into
the thickness of the sheathing,
3207(e).
read:
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"(e) Over Public Sidewalk. The water from the roof of
all buildings which would flow by gravity onto a public sidewalk
shall be carried by means of conduits under the sidewalk and through
the curb into the gutter.
"EXCEPTION: Buildings of Group I or J Occupancies, the
walls of which are 10 feet or more from the street property line,
need not comply with the above."
SECTION 89. Amending Section 3301(c).
A new paragraph is added after the definition of PUBLIC WAY
to read:
"SPIRAL STAIRS is a stair having a closed circular form
in its plan view with uniform sector treads attached to and radiat-
ing about a minimum diameter supporting column. The effective
tread is delineated by the nosing radius line, the exterior arc
(center line of railing), and the overlap radius line (nosing radius
line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken along
a line perpendicular to the center line of the tread."
SECTION 90. Adding Section 3301(1).
Section 3301(1) is added to read:
"(1) Identification of Exits for Use by the Handicapped.
Where access to a building is provided for the handicapped via
other than the main exit, such access shall be clearly identified
and readily located in relation to the main exit."
SECTION 91. Amending Section 3302(a).
Section 3302 (a) is amended by amending the Exception after the
last paragraph thereto to read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. Except as provided in Table No 33-A,
only one exit shall be required for a basement or cellar of a
Group J Occupancy. See Section 1404 for emergency exits from
sleeping rooms.
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"The stair is to be designed, constructed, and
installed to carry a live load of five times the normal live load
anticipated.
"Vertical clearance shall be a minimum of 6 feet
6 inches."
SECTION 98. Amending Section 3305(1).
Section 3305(1) is amended as follows:
a. By amending exception 1 to read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. Stairways less than 44" in width
and stairways serving one individual dwelling unit in Group H or
I Occupancies may have one handrail, except that such stairways
open on one or both sides shall have handrails provided on the
open side or sides."
b. By adding a fourth paragraph to read:
"Handrails used on stairways shall be not over 3 3/4
inches wide."
SECTION 99. Amending Section 3309.
Section 3309 is amended as follows:
a. Subsection (g) is amended to read:
"(g) Smokeproof Enclosures by Natural Ventilation.
1. Doors. Doors to both the vestibule and to the stairway shall
have a one-hour fire-resistive rating and have closing devices as
specified in Section 4306(b).
"2. Open Air Vestibule. The required vestibule
opening to the outside shall be not more than 10 foot distance from
the door opening into the stairshaft, shall be not less than 16
square feet in areas with a minimum dimension of 36 inches, shall
not be glazed or obstructed in any manner, and shall face a public
way at least 20 feet in width or a yard at least 20 feet leading
to a public way at least 20 feet in width."
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b. Subsection (h) is amended to read:
"(h) Smokeproof Enclosures by Mechanical ventilation.
1. Doors. The doors from the building into the vestibule shall
have a one and one-half-hour fire-resistive rating and have closing
devices as specified in Section 3309(h) 6.
"The door from the vestibule to the stairway
shall be a tight-fitting door equal to not less than an exterior
type solid wood door without voids, assembled with exterior type
glue, 1 3/4-inch minimum thickness set in a steel frame. Wire
glass, if provided, shall not exceed 100 square inches in area and
shall be set in a steel frame. The door shall be provided with
a drop sill or other provision to minimize air leakage.
"2. Dimensions and Layout of Vestibule. The
minimum width of the vestibule shall be not less than 44 inches.
The minimum distance between the nearest portions of the opening
of the door into the vestibule and the opening of the door
from the vestibule into the stairshaft shall not be less than
6 feet.
"3. Air Movement in Vestibule. Air change in
each vestibule shall be not less than one and one-half times per
minute. Supply air shall enter and exhaust air shall discharge
from the vestibule through separate, tightly constructed metal
ducts used only for that purpose. Supply air shall enter the
vestibule within 6 inches of the floor level close to the stair-
way door. Exhaust register shall be located entirely within the
smoke trap area with the top of the register not more than 6
inches down from the top of the trap and close to the strike side
of the entry door to the vestibule. Doors, when in open position,
shall not obstruct duct openings. Controlling dampers may be
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provided in duct openings, if needed, to meet the design require-
ments but are not otherwise required. Pressure in the vestibule
shall be maintained at approximately atmospheric level.
"NOTE: For buildings where such air
changes would result in excessively large duct and blower require-
ments, a specially engineered system may be used. Such an engineered
system shall provide 2500 cfm exhaust from a vestibule when in
emergency operation and shall be sized to handle three vestibules
simultaneously and the smoke detector located outside each vesti-
bule shall release to open the supply and exhaust duct dampers in
that affected vestibule.
"4. Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling shall
be at least 20 inches higher than the door opening into the
vestibule to serve as a smoke and heat trap and to provide an
upward moving air column. This dimension may be reduced when
approved by the Building Official where the rate of air change
is increased above the one and one-half times per minute air change
required under item 3 above or when the engineered system noted under
item 3 is used, but in no case shall be less than 12 inches.
"5. Air Movement in Stairshaft. Stairshaft
shall be provided with air from air supply ducts and fans at
the bottom of the Stairshaft and at other levels as necessary and
shall maintain a positive air pressure of not less than 0.05 and
not more than 0.10 inch of water in the Stairshaft and also provide
a minimum air velocity of 200 feet per minute based on one-half the
average horizontal cross-sectional area of the Stairshaft.
"6. Smoke and Heat Activated Door Release. All
vestibule and stair tower doors when left in open position shall
close automatically upon activation or failure of a detector meeting
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the requirements of Section 4306 (b) which operates on the detection
of products of combustion. A detection device shall be installed
in the corridor ceiling above the door to the vestibule. Buildings
required to have fire alarm systems by governmental regulations
shall have the detectors installed as described herein tied in with
such alarm systems.
"7. Operation of Ventilating Equipment. Ves-
tibule and stairshaft mechanical ventilation may be inactive or
may operate at reduced levels for normal operations as approved
by the Building Official; but when the detectors referred to in
paragraph 6 either fail or are activated, the mechanical equipment
shall operate at the levels specified in paragraphs 3 and 5.
Failure of the mechanical ventilation equipment shall cause an
alarm to be set off.
"8. Stand-by Power. Mechanical ventilation
equipment and vestibule and stairwell lighting shall be provided with
power from an approved diesel engine-powered generator set to
operate within 30 seconds whenever there is a loss of the normal
electrical power to the building. The generator shall have a mini-
mum fuel supply to operate the equipment for two hours. Should
the standby power unit become inoperable at any time due to break-
down of equipment and cannot be repaired immediately, a portable
emergency power unit shall be installed to take its place until
the equipment is repaired and in operable condition.
"9. Testing. All equipment pertinent to this
Section shall be tested during normal operation at weekly intervals
by a registered engineer employed by the owner or by a firm which
specializes in this type of service when approved by the Fire
Department official. Test reports shall be submitted monthly to
the Fire Department.
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"10. Emergency Lighting. The stairshaft and
the vestibule shall be provided with emergency lighting. The
stand-by generator which is installed for the smokeproof enclosure
mechanical ventilation equipment may be used for stand-by emergency
lighting power supply.
"11. Air-conditioned Buildings. In buildings
with air conditioning systems or pressure air supply, a products
of combustion detector conforming to the requirements of Section
4306 (b) shall be placed in the return air prior to exhausting from
the building or being diluted by outside air and so located as
to operate and shut off building system in case of smoke in the
air stream, or such devices may be installed in each room or
space served by a return air duct."
SECTION 100. Amending Section 3317(k),
Section 3317(k) is amended by adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: Security gates may be permitted across
corridors or passageways in school buildings if there is a
readily visible durable sign on or adjacent to the gate, stating
'THIS GATE TO REMAIN LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER THIS
BUILDING IS IN USE', The sign shall be in letters not less than
one inch high on a contrasting background. The use of this Excep-
tion may be revoked by the Building Official for due cause."
SECTION 101. Amending Table No. 33-A,
Table No. 33-A is amended to read:
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"TABLE NO. 33-A - AVAILABLE SQUARE FEET PER
OCCUPANT AND ACCESS/EGRESS FACILITIES
Minimum of Two Access/Egress by
Exits Other Than Means of a Ramp or
Elevators Required Square Feet an Elevator must Be
Where Number of Per Provided for the
Use (1) Occupants is Over Occupant Physically Handicapped
as Indicated
Aircraft Hangers
(no repair) 10 500 Yes
Auction Rooms 30 7 Yes
Assembly Areas,
Concentrated Use
(without fixed
seats) 50 7 Yes (2)~ (3)
Auditoriums
Bowling Alleys
(Assembly
areas)
Churches and
Chapels
Dance Floors
Lodge Rooms
Reviewing Stands
Stadiums
Assembly Areas,
Less-concentrated
Use 50 15 Yes (2)
Conference Rooms
Dining Rooms
Drinking
Establishments
Exhibit Rooms
Gymnasiums
Lounges
Skating Rinks
Stages
Children's Homes
and Homes for
the Aged 5 80 Yes
Classrooms 50 20 Yes
Dormitories 10 50 Yes (5)
Dwellings 10 300 No
Garage, Parking 30 200 Yes (4)
Hospitals and
Sanitariums-
Nursing Homes 5 80 Yes
Hotels and
Apartments
10
200
Yes (5)
Kitchen-
Commercial 30 200 No
Library Reading
Room 50 50 Yes (2)
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Minimum of Two Access/Egress by
Exits Other Than Means of a Ramp or
Elevators Required Square Feet an Elevator must Be
Where Number of Per Provided for the
Use (1) Occupants is Over Occupant Physically Handicapped
as Indicated
Locker Rooms
Mechanical
Equipment Room
Nurseries for
Children
(Day-Care)
Offices
School Shops and
Vocational Rooms
Stores-Retail
Sales Rooms
Basement
Ground Floor
Upper Floors
Warehouses
All Others
30 50 Yes
30 300 No
5 50 Yes
30
100 (5)
Yes
50 50 Yes
(6) 20 Yes
50 30 Yes
10 50 Yes
30 300 No
50 100
(1) Refer to Section 3318 and 3319 for other specific requirements.
(2) Access to secondary areas on balconies or mezzanines may be by
stairs only.
(3) Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers need not comply.
(4) Access to floors other than that closest to grade and to garages
used in connection with apartment houses may be by stairs only.
(5) In buildings of more than 3 stories.
(6) See Section 3302 for basement exit requirements."
SECTION 102. Amending Section 3401.
Section 3401 is amended by changing "4 feet" in the last sen-
tence of the second paragraph to "4 square feet."
SECTION 103. Amending Section 3801(a).
Section 3801 (a) is amended by adding a third paragraph to read:
"All buried galvanized steel and other ferrous piping used
in connection with fire-extinguishing systems shall be wrapped or
otherwise protected against corrosion in accordance with the
Plumbing Code provisions for protection of galvanized ferrous
piping for potable water."
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SECTION 104. Amending Section 3802(b).
Section 3802 (b) is amended by amending the first paragraph
of subsection 1 to read:
"1. In every story, basement or cellar of all buildings
except Group I Occupancies when floor area exceeds 1500 square
feet and there is not provided at least 20 square feet of opening
entirely above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet
or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story, basement or
cellar on at least one side of the building.
"Each of the required twenty square feet of opening
shall have at least one opening with minimum dimensions of 3 feet
by 4 feet. Such required openings shall be unobstructed by sun-
shades, louvers, grillwork, or other construction on the exterior
wall which will prevent or hinder access to the openings by the
Fire Department personnel."
SECTION 105. Amending Section 3803(d).
Section 3803 (d) is amended by amending subsection 5 to read;
"5. Outlets. Each standpipe shall be equipped with an
approved 2 1/2-inch outlet not less than 2 feet nor more than 4
feet above the floor level at each story above the first or ground
floor. Outlets shall be provided at the first or ground floor only
when specifically requested by the Fire Department. All dry stand-
pipes shall be equipped with a two-way 2 1/2-inch outlet above the
roof line of the building when the roof has a pitch of less than
4 inches in 12 inches. All outlets shall be installed so that a
12 inch long wrench may be used in connecting the hose with clear-
ance for the wrench on all sides of the outlet. Standpipes located
in smokeproof enclosures shall have outlets located in the stair-
way. Standpipe outlets in stairway enclosures or smoke towers shall
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be so located that the exit doors do not interfere with the use of
the outlet. All outlets shall be equipped with gate valves with
substantial chains."
SECTION 106. Amending Section 3805(a), (b) and (d).
Section 3805 (a) is amended to read:
"Section 3805 (a) General. Combination standpipes shall
be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Design and installation shall be in accordance with National Fire
Protection Association Pamphlet No. 14. Where a combination stand-
pipe is installed in accordance with this Section, a separate dry
standpipe system need not be installed."
Section 3805 (b) is amended to read:
"(b) Where Required. A combination standpipe system may
be installed in lieu of dry standpipes and wet standpipes required
under Section 3803 and 3804."
Section 3805 (d) is amended by amending the fifth sentence of
subsection 5 to read:
"Standpipes located in smokeproof enclosures shall have
outlets in the stairway."
SECTION 107. Amending Section 3806.
Section 3806 is amended to read:
"Section 3806. During the construction of a building and
until the permanent fire-extinguishing system has been installed
and is in service, fire protection shall be provided in accordance
with the regulations of the Department of Labor and Industrial
Relations, State of Hawaii and the 'Rules and Regulations of the
Fire Marshal, State of Hawaii'."
SECTION 108. Amending Section 3906(b).
Section 3906 (b) is amended by amending the second paragraph
to read:
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"Where any usable space having headroom of 4 feet or more
occurs under a raised platform of an assemble room such platform
shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction or
of heavy timber floor construction."
SECTION 109. Amending Section 4005.
Section 4005 is amended to read:
"Section 4005. Ventilation. Ventilation shall be pro-
vided as specified in the 'Public Health Regulations, State of
Hawaii'."
SECTION 110. Amending Table No. 44-A.
Table No. 44-A is amended by adding a superscript 1 to PROTEC-
TION RE4UIRED in the right-hand column and adding a footnote to read:
"1NOt applicable to construction in Preservation, Agricul-
tural and Residential Districts except when required by the
Building Official."
SECTION 111. Amending Section 4501.
Section 4501 is amended by deleting the fourth paragraph.
SECTION 112, Deleting Section 4502.
Section 4502 is deleted.
SECTION 113. Deleting Section 4503.
Section 4503 is deleted.
SECTION 114. Amending Section 4504.
Section 4504 is amended to read:
"Section 4504. Roof caves, cornices, belt courses, and
appendages such as water tables, sills, capitals, bases and archi-
tectural projections which cannot be occupied or used may project
over the public street of the building site a distance as determined
by the clearance of the lowest point of the projection above the
grade immediately below, as follows:
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"Clearance above grade less than 8 feet -
No projection is permitted.
"Clearance above grade over 8 feet -
One inch of projection is permitted for each
additional inch of clearance provided that no
such projection shall exceed a distance of
4 feet.
"Roof caves shall be sloped to downspouts and/or
gutters leading back to the building which shall conduct any drain-
age under the sidewalk area through the curb to the street gutter."
SECTION 115. Amending Section 4505.
Section 4505 is amended to read:
"Section 4505. (a) General. For the purpose of this
Section, a marquee shall include any object or decoration attached
to or a part of said marquee, except signs.
"(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 side-
walk or ground below. There shall be a minimum of 8 feet vertical
clearance between the lower point of any marquee to the sidewalk
below.
"(c) Construction. A marquee shall be supported
entirely from the building and shall be constructed entirely of
noncombustible materials.
"EXCEPTION: Drop-roll curtains of canvas may
be suspended below exterior periphery, provided a minimum clearance
of 7 feet from the sidewalk below is maintained.
"(d) Roof Construction. The roof or any part thereof
may be a skylight, provided wire glass not less than 1/4 inch thick
with no single pane more than 18 inches wide is used.
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"Every roof and skylight of a marquee shall be
sloped to downspouts which shall conduct any drainage from the
marquee under the sidewalk to the curb.
"(e) Location Prohibited. Every marquee shall be
so located as not to interfere with the operation of any exterior
standpipe or to obstruct the clear passage of stairways or exits
from the building or the installation or maintenance of street
lighting."
SECTION 116. Amending Section 4506(b).
Section 4506 (b) is amended by amending the exceptions to read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. A fixed awning not more than 10 feet
in length may be erected over a doorway to the building.
"2. Fixed awnings projecting not more than 4 feet
from the face of the building and of a total length not more than
50 percent of the street frontage of the building may be erected
over windows along the street."
SECTION 117. Amending Section 4506(c).
Section 4506 (c) is amended by amending "2 feet to the face of
the nearest curb line" to read "2 feet 6 inches to the face of the
nearest curb line."
SECTION 118. Amending Section 4507.
Section 4507 is amended to read:
"Section 4507. No doors, either fully opened or when
opening, shall project beyond the property line."
SECTION 119. Adding Chapter 49.
Chapter 49 is added to read:
"CHAPTER 49 - PATIO COVERS
"Section 4901. Patio covers are one story roof structures
which shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Patio covers shall be
open on one or more sides for a clear height of not less than 6 feet
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8 inches between the floor and the soffit of supporting members.
Where two sides are open, such open sides may be partially closed
by solid walls which are not more than 36 inches in height above
the patio floor and the remaining sides may be totally enclosed.
Open sides shall not be covered with any materials which would
obstruct the free passage of light and air.
"Patio covers may be detached or attached to other
buildings as accessories to Group J, Group I or to single dwelling
units in Group H Occupancies. Patio covers shall be used only for
recreational, outdoor living purposes and not as carports, garages,
storage rooms or habitable rooms.
"EXCEPTION: Open sides may be closed with insect
screening and plastic.l
"Section 4902. Design Loads. Patio covers shall be
designed and constructed to sustain, within the stress limits of
this Code, all dead loads plus a minimum vertical live load of
10 pounds per square foot. Such covers shall be designed to
resist the minimum horizontal wind load set forth in this Code,
except that where less than 12 feet high the horizontal wind load
shall be 10 pounds per square foot. In addition, they shall be
designed to support a minimum wind uplift equal to the horizontal
wind load acting vertical upward normal to the roof surface, except
that for structures not more than 10 feet above grade the uplift
may be three-fourths of the horizontal wind load. When enclosed
with insect screening or plasticl, wind loads shall be applied to
the structure assuming it is fully enclosed.
1The plastic referenced in Sections 4901 and 4902 is readily
removable translucent or readily removal transparent
flexible plastic screening of not more than 20 mil thickness.
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"Section 4903. Light and Ventilation. Where required
windows open into a patio cover, the requirements of Sections 1305
and 1405 shall apply.
"Section 4904. A patio cover may be supported on a con-
Crete slab on grade without footings provided the slab is not less
than 3 1/2 inches thick and further provided that the columns do
not support live and dead loads in excess of 750 pounds per column.
"Section 4905. Construction. Construction shall be of
noncombustible materials, except for buildings of Types III and
V construction.
"Section 4906. Roof Covering. For roof covering see
Section 1704.
"EXCEPTION: For patio covers attached to a build-
ing of Group I or Group J Occupancy, the roof covering may be of
such plastic materials as may be approved by the Building Official.
The use of such plastic roof covering when so approved is subject
to the following limitations:
"l. Such structures shall project not more
than 16 feet, including the overhang, from the face of the exterior
wall of the building and shall not exceed 400 square feet in any
single continuous area. Such areas of plastic patio covering shall
be separated from each other by at least 10 feet.
"2. Parking and storage of motor vehicles
shall not be permitted under such structures."
SECTION 120. Deleting Chapter 50.
Chapter 50 is deleted.
SECTION 121. Deleting Chapter 51.
Chapter 51 is deleted.
SECTION 122. Amending Section 5402.
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Section 5402 is amended to read:
"Section 5402 (a) General: Each light shall bear the
manufacturer's label designating the type and thickness of glass,
Each light with special performance characteristics such as
laminated, heat-strengthened, fully tempered, or insulated shall
bear the manufacturer's identification showing the special
characteristic and thickness by etching or other permanent identi-
fication that shall be visible after the glass is glazed.
"EXCEPTION: When approved by the Building
Official labels may be omitted provided an affidavit is furnished
by the glazing contractor certifying that each light is glazed in
accordance with approved plans and specifications.
"(b) Safety Glazing. Labels for safety glazing
in hazardous locations as specified in Section 5406 shall comply
with Section 321-132 of Part XII, Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, as amended."
SECTION 123. Amending Section 5405.
Section 5405 is amended to read:
"Section 5405. Regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass
in jalousies and louvered windows shall be no thinner than normal
seven-thirty seconds inch and no longer than 36 inches. I~Then
other glass types are used, design shall be submitted to the
Building Official for approval. Exposed glass edges shall be
smooth. Wire glass used for jalousies may have wires in the long
direction only and shall not have wires exposed on the long edges."
SECTION 124. P.mending Section 5406.
Section 5406 is amended to read:
"Section 5406. Glazing in "hazardous locations" shall
be of "safety glazing material." "Hazardous locations" and "safety
glazing material" shall be as defined in Part XII, Chapter 321,
Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended."
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SECTION 125, Amending Table No. 54-C,
Table No. 54-C is amended by amending the entries in the right
hand column under "Over 50 Sq. Ft.;" for "Minimum Frame Lap" and
"Minimum Glass Frame Lap" to read: "3/8",
SECTION 126. Deleting Tables No. 54-D and 54-E,
Tables No. 54-D and 54-E are deleted.
SECTION 127. Adding Chapter 57.
Appendix, Chapter 57 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING FALLOiJT SHELTERS,
Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, is by reference incorporated
herein and made a part of this Code and adding Section 5709 to read:
"Section 5709. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
303, relating to building permit fees, any person, firm or corpora-
tion constructing a single-purposes fallout shelter shall not be
charged a building permit fee for the construction of a structure
to be used exclusively as a fallout shelter, or that portion of
a structure to be occupied exclusively as a fallout shelter,"
SECTION 128. Amending Section 6002,
Section 6002 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Wherever the Uniform Building Code Standards are referred
to as the standard in this Code, compliance with the current codes
and standards of the National Fire Protection Association will be
equivalent to meeting the Uniform Building Code Standards."
SECTION 129. Adding Chapter 61.
"FACTORY BUILT HOUSING.
"Section 6101. Applicability. Nothing in this section
shall apply to prohibit the installation of 'factory built housing'
as defined in the State of Hawaii Regulations XXXVII, Factory Built
Housing', which conforms to the provisions of this article.
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"Section 6102. Permits Required. No person shall install
factory built housing, or cause the foregoing to be done, without
first obtaining a separate building permit from the Building Official
for each factory built housing for each building where such building
consists of more than one factory built housing unit.
"Section 6103. Permit Fees. A fee for each building
permit shall be paid to the Building Official as provided in this
Chapter. The fee will be based on all cost of installing the
factory built house on the site and the value of all additions
or alterations to be made, including the cost of carport, fences,
retaining walls, etc.
"Section 6104. Minimum Requirements.
"(a) Factory built housing shall bear the insignia
of approval of the State of Hawaii.
"(b) For a Building composed of more than one factory
built housing unit, each unit shall bear the insignia of approval
of the State of Hawaii.
"(c) To obtain a building permit for the installation
of factory built housing or a building composed of more than one
factory built housing unit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that pur-
pose. Every such application shall be accompanied by plans as
required by Section 301 (c) and shall give the following information:
"For Building Department
1. Model Number of house.
2. Address and tax map key.
3. Foundation and posting details.
4. If carport, fence or retaining wall is
being built concurrently, location and
details.
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"For Planning Department
5. All yard setback dimensions.
6. Parking.
7. Building height, elevation details, and
construction therein.
8. Density and use details.
9. Landscaping as required.
10. If lot has beach frontage, setback from
shoreline.
11. Any and all other data necessary to
substantiate compliance with applicable
provisions of the CZO.
"For Other Agencies
12. Location and details of drop driveway.
13. Where sewer services is unavailable, loca-
tion of cesspool or septic tank.
14. Grading."
SECTION 130. Add Chapter 62.
"THATCHED MATERIAL ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDINGS; PROTECTOR AGAINST
EXPOSURE FIRES.
"Section 6201. Applicability. Thatched material on the
exterior of buildings shall be permitted only upon buildings located
in areas zoned for resort uses which primarily service the tourist
trade when approved by the Building Official.
"The thatched material permitted in this Article
shall be used for decorative purposes on the roof or wall of
buildings. The building, independent of the thatched material,
shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Chapter.
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"when thatched material is used as permitted in this
Article, and an appropriate permit is obtained therefor in accor-
dance with Article I of this Chapter, outside sprinklers for
protection against exposure fires shall be required as hereinafter
provided.
"Section 6202. General. (a) Thatched materials used
on the roof of a building shall be protected by manually operated
sprinkler heads, with adequate water supply, pipe size and sprinkler
head spacing in accordance with sprinkler system requirements set
forth in this Article.
"(b) Thatched materials used on the wall of a build-
ing shall be protected by manually operated outside sprinklers.
Size and spacing of sprinklers and pipe size shall be in accordance
with Chapter 6, Outside Sprinklers for Protection Against Exposure
Fires, of the National Fire Codes of the National Fire Protection
Association. Controls shall be as set forth in this Article.
"Section 6203. Sprinkler Requirements.
"(a) General. Sprinklers shall be located at the
high point of the roof. Upright or pendant sprinklers shall be
used for gable roofs. Sidewall sprinklers shall be used for shed
roofs.
"(b) Spacing of Sprinklers. The maximum width of
roof with one row of sprinklers shall be as follows:
Roof Slope Orifice Size Width of Roof
1:3 or greater 3/8" 15'
" 1/2" 20'
" 17/32" 25'
Less than 1:3 3/8" 10'
1/2" 15'
" 17/32" 20'
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"Maximum spacing of sprinklers on branch lines
(along ridge) shall be as follows: 3/8-inch orifice - 6 feet; 1/2-
inch orifice - 8 feet; 17/32-inch orifice - 10 feet.
"Conical roofs may be protected with one
sprinkler at the apex if the diameter of the roof does not exceed
the width of roof referred to above.
"Where the width of a roof exceeds the width
allowed for one row of sprinklers, as provided in the table above,
two or more rows of sprinklers shall be required. The rows of
sprinklers shall be placed such that the entire roof area is
protected.
"(c) Areas Protected. Each area (zone) of thatched
material that is separated from another thatched area by an open
space of 20 feet or more or by incombustible construction of 20
feet or more shall be considered a separate area (zone).
"Risers to each separate zone shall not be
less than that shown in Subsection (3) below, except as modified
as follows:
"1. More than one zone may be protected
by one valve, if the supply is adequate.
"2. If one area (zone) is larger than
can be protected with the existing supply, the zones can be sub-
divided into subzones if the following criteria are met: An area
of at least 800 square feet is protected by a subzone control
valve; there is at least a 10 percent overlap in coverage of
adjoining subzones; and operation of the manual control valves
will automatically transmit an alarm to the Fire Department.
"(d) Water Supply. The sprinkling system shall
have a separate connection to the water main in the street, to
an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system supply line, to
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a wet standpipe supply line, or to a domestic supply of adequate
size. The water supply required shall be determined from either
of the following:
"1. Flow per sprinkler for the largest
zone, with residual pressure at the highest sprinkler at 15 pounds
per square inch with all heads operating, shall be as follows:
Orifice Size
3/8"
1/2"
17/32"
15
20
25
"2. The flow shall be hydraulically calculated
so as to discharge at least 0.11 gallons per minute per square
foot or surface area to be sprinklered.
"(e) Riser and Pipe Size. Pipe sizes shall be
determined from the flow as calculated above. However, no pipe
less than one inch in size shall be used. The following table
may be used in conjunction with this flow calculation for the
selection of pipe or riser sizes:
Pipe or Riser Size
Orifice 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4"
Size No. o Sprin ers
1/2" 2 3 5 8 15 27 40 40
17/32" 1 2 4 6 11 19 30 38
"(f) Number of Sprinklers Served. The number of
sprinklers on a branch line shall not exceed six. Center feed shall
be used for six or more sprinklers. The number of sprinklers under
control of each control valve shall not exceed forty. At the loca-
tion of each valve, there shall be a drain connection and a 1/4-inch
valve outlet test connection to accommodate pressure gauge.
"(g) Material Installed Above Grade. Piping shall
be galvanized steel schedule 40 with galvanized malleable iron
fittings or hard drawn copper with silver solder fittings. Pipes
shall be securely fastened to the structure.
Gallons Per Minute
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"Valves shall be the manual type approved and
listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories or by other approved
testing agencies. Valves shall be installed outdoors and so located
as to be readily accessible in case of fire. Signs indicating
the use of valves shall be conspicuously posted.
"(h) Local Alarm. Any one system with 20 or more
sprinklers under control of one valve shall be complemented with
a local fire alarm, either electrically or mechanically operated."
SECTION 131. DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL.
1. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Intent, The
Council of the County of Hawaii hereby finds that:
(a) Heavy rain storms have periodically created
destructive floods in certain areas of the County threatening the
lives of its inhabitants and causing damages to property;
(b) Certain shoreline area of the County are
subject to tsunami inundation:
(c) The continued development of these areas without
providing adequate drainage and appropriate flood control measures
would only aggravate the conditions conducive to flooding; and
(d) Every effort should be made to minimize flood
damage potential and to protect the lives and property of the
inhabitants of the County of Hawaii.
Therefore, this County deems it necessary to enact
this section for the sound, economic development of the County of
Hawaii and in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare
of the inhabitants of the County of Hawaii.
2. Definitions.
As used herein, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context indicates otherwise:
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a wet standpipe supply line, or to a domestic supply of adequate
size. The water supply required shall be determined from either
of the following:
"1. Flow per sprinkler for the largest
zone, with residual pressure at the highest sprinkler at 15 pounds
per square inch with all heads operating, shall be as follows:
Orifice Size
Gallons Per Minute
3/8" 15
1/2" 20
17/32" 25
"2. The flow shall be hydraulically calculated
so as to discharge at least 0.11 gallons per minute per square
foot or surface area to be sprinklered.
"(e) Riser and Pipe Size. Pipe sizes shall be
determined from the flow as calculated above. However, no pipe
less than one inch in size shall be used. The following table
may be used in conjunction with this flow calculation for the
selection of pipe or riser sizes:
Pipe or Riser Size
Orifice 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4"
Size No. o Sprin ers
1/2" 2 3 5 8 15 27 40 40
17/32" 1 2 4 6 11 19 30 38
"(f) Number of Sprinklers Served. The number of
sprinklers on a branch line shall not exceed six. Center feed shall
be used for six or more sprinklers. The number of sprinklers under
control of each control valve shall not exceed forty. At the loca-
tion of each valve, there shall be a drain connection and a 1/4-inch
valve outlet test connection to accommodate pressure gauge.
"(g) Material Installed Above Grade. Piping shall
be galvanized steel schedule 40 with galvanized malleable iron
fittings or hard drawn copper with silver solder fittings. Pipes
shall be securely fastened to the structure.
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"Valves shall be the manual type approved and
listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories or by other approved
testing agencies. Valves shall be installed outdoors and so located
as to be readily accessible in case of fire. Signs indicating
the use of valves shall be conspicuously posted,
"(h) Local Alarm. Any one system with 20 or more
sprinklers under control of one valve shall be complemented with
a local fire alarm, either electrically or mechanically operated."
SECTION 131, DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL.
1. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Intent, The
Council of the County of Hawaii hereby finds that:
(a) Heavy rain storms have periodically created
destructive floods in certain areas of the County threatening the
lives of its inhabitants and causing damages to property;
(b) Certain shoreline area of the County are
subject to tsunami inundation:
(c) The continued development of these areas without
providing adequate drainage and appropriate flood control measures
would only aggravate the conditions conducive to flooding; and
(d) Every effort should be made to minimize flood
damage potential and to protect the lives and property of the
inhabitants of the County of Hawaii.
Therefore, this County deems it necessary to enact
this section for the sound, economic development of the County of
Hawaii and in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare
of the inhabitants of the County of Hawaii,
2, Definitions.
As used herein, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context indicates otherwise:
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"Chief Engineer" shall mean the Chief Engineer of the
County or his authorized representative.
"Flood" or "Flooding" shall mean a general and tempo-
rary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry
land areas from (a) heavy rainfall, (b) the overflow of streams,
rivers, or other inland water, or (c) abnormally high tidal water
or rising coastal waters resulting from severe storms, hurricanes
or tsunamis.
3. Requirements for Building Permit.
(a) No building permit shall be issued without the
approval of the Chief Engineer as to the adequacy of drainage. In
making a determination as to the adequacy of drainage the Chief
Engineer shall consider topographic conditions, rainfall, runoff,
land use, depth and width of drainage channels, size of other
drainage facilities, and past history of flooding, including the
extent of flooding.
(b) Any applicant for a building permit for the con-
struction of a structure shall, when required by the Chief Engineer,
submit plans for the improvement or construction of drainage
facilities to the Chief Engineer for approval. Upon approval of
such plans the applicant shall be entitled to the issuance of the
building permit, if all other requirements of law have been complied
with.
(c) In the event a proposed building site is located
in an area identified on the zone maps (SF District) as being
subject to flooding, any proposed new construction must be designed
and constructed to minimize flood damage; to prevent flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure; and to use materials
and equipment which are resistant to flood damage. Plans and
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specifications for such structures shall be stamped with the seal
of an architect or structural engineer duly registered under the
provisions of Chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(d) All new construction or substantial improvements
of residential structures in the SF District shall have the lowest
floor, including basement, elevated to or above the level of the
100-year flood.
(e) All new construction or substantial improvement
on non-residential structures within the SF District shall have
the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the
level of the 100-year flood; or together with attendant utility
and sanitary facilities, to be waterproofed up to the level of the
100-year flood.
(f) Land filling done in conjunction with a proposed
new construction that would result in the blockage or impediment
of flow in a natural waterway and induce or aggravate flooding shall
not be permitted.
(g) No sewage disposal facility located in the SF
District requiring soil absorption will be approved where such
system will not function due to high ground water, flood or unsuit-
able soil characteristics.
4. The Chief Engineer shall have the authority to
consider exceptions to the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this
ordinance and may grant variances from the provisions thereof,
if local topographic conditions clearly indicate that the possi-
bility of flooding is not present.
SECTION 132. Repeal of prior ordinance, preservation or rights
and liabilities, construction or revised ordinance.
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"Repeal of prior ordinance; what not repealed. All ordi-
nances, sections and parts of sections of ordinances of the County
of Hawaii, in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
"Preservation of rights and liabilities. Said repeal
shall not affect any act done, ratified or confirmed, or any right
accruing or accrued or established, or any action, suit or proceed-
ing had or commenced in any civil cause, prior to said repeal, but
all rights and liabilities under any ordinance embraced in the
said ordinance or so repealed shall continue and may be enforced
in the same manner and with the same effect as if said repeal had
not been made.
"Construction of Revised Ordinances. Provisions in said
ordinance shall be construed as continuations or amendments of
applicable or corresponding provisions of previously existing
laws and not as new enactments. In case of a conflict between
said ordinance and other ordinances, or in case of latent and
patent ambiguity or obvious clerical error in said ordinance,
reference may be made to the previously existing ordinances for
the purpose of applying the rules of construction relating to
repeal by implication or for the purpose of resolving the
ambiguity or correcting the error.
SECTION 133. Ordinance No. 501, Revised Ordinances of the
County of Hawaii 1967, as amended, is hereby repealed.
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SECTION 134. This ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval except for those portions of Section 17 and 33 of the
1973 edition of the Uniform Building Code relating to provisions
for the handicapped which shall become effective 120 days after
the effective date of this ordinance.
INTRODUCED BY:
CI MAN, COUNTY HAWAII
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction: January 22, 1975
Date of Adoption: February 19, 1975
Effective Date: February 25, 1975
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Hilo, Hawaii
Date: January 22, 1975
FIRST READING
AYES NOES A/E
Car enter X
De Luz X
>~~xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx
Fujii X
Hisaoka X
Kawahara X
Levin X
Yadao X
Chr. Yamada
X _ _
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Publication Date:
Hilo, Hawaii
Date: Fnhrnnrv 14 1475
SECOND 8 fINAL READING
AYES NOES A/E
Carpenter __ _, x_
De Luz x
faxbax Lai x
Fujii 7r
Hisaoka x
Kawahara x
Levin X
Yadao
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Chr. Yamada
Publication Date: - __a_- _-._. '..:' __. _.
We do hereby certify that the foregoing BILL was adopted by the County Council and published
as indicated above.
APPR~YE®
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County Clerk
Bill No. 98
Reference: _.0-1137/PWC-45
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Approved/-Dssptxe~ed this ~ ~ -.___.day of
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ORDINANCE NO. 93
(Bill No. 98-1975)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION,
VOLUME I," BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTITUTIONS
THERETO AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF
THE COUNTY OF HAATAII IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
Date Approved: February 19, 1975
Date Effective: February 25, 1975
Copies o£ the foregoing Ordinance, in full, are on file in
the Office of the County Clerk £or use and examination by the
public.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance passed second
and final reading at the meeting of the County Council on
February 19, 1975, by the following aye and no vote:
AYES: Councilmen Carpenter, De Luz, Fujii, Hisaoka, Kawahara,
Lai, Levin, Yadao and Chairman Yamada - 9.
NOES: None.
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COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
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H DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY Of HAWAII
HILO, HAWAII 96720
Mayor Herbert T. Matayoshi
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby transmit Ordinance Bill No. 9B
passed by the County Council on second and final
reading.
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COUNTY CLERK
Encl.
Dated: February 2~, 1975
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Action: Recommend adoption of Bill 98 on second and final reading
with the following amendment:
"SECTION 134. This ordinance shall take effect
upon its approval except for those portions of
sections 17 and 33 of the 1973 edition of the
Uniform Building Code relating to provisions for
the handicapped which shall become effective
120 days after the effective date of this ordinance.
Re: Bill 98/PWC-47
(C-1137)
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BILL N0. 9$
COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 19?3 EDITION, VOLUME I",
BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTITUTIONS THERETO AND REPEALING
ALL SECTIONS AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The "Uniform Building Code, 19"i3 Edition," as copyrighted
and published in 193 by the International Conference of Building Officials,
5360 South Workman Road, Whittier, California 90601, is in pursuance to
Chapter 62-39, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by reference incorporated herein
and made a part hereof, subject to the following amendments.
SECTION 2. Section 103 is amended to read:
a. By amending the first paragraph to read:
"Section 103. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the con-
struction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, and use of any building or
structure within the city inland of the shoreline highwater line, except work
located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical
enuipment not specifically regulated in this Code, and hydraulic flood control
structures."
b. By adding thereto a fifth paragraph to read:
"Wherever in this Code reference is made to the Mechanical Code or
Fire Code, the provisions in the Mechanical Code or Fire Code shall be deemed
only guides and not mandatory."
SECTION 3. Section 104(a) is amended to read:
"(a) General. Buildings or structures to which additions, alterations,
or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements for new buildings
or structures except as specifically provided in this section; provided,
however, that when any portion of a building is cut or altered by necessity
because of taking for public use through condemnation proceedings or other-
wise, it shall be lawful to repair the remaining portion with the same class
cif materials as had been previously used therein, provided, further, that
such repairs shall serve on]y to make the remaining portion of the building
whole and not to a.dd thereto."
SECTION L,. Section 105 is amended to read:
"Section 105• Buildings or structures moved into or within the city
shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new buildings or structures,
except in Fire Zor,e ~Vo. 3 where non-conforming buildings or structures may be
moved, provided the conditions of the building moved is considered safe by the
Building Official. See Section 1601(c) for requirements on fire zones."
SECTION 5. Section 203 is amended to read:
"Section 203. Unsafe Buildings. (a) General. All buildings or
structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress,
or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life,
or which ir. relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or }.ealth,
or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsoles-
cence, fire hazard, or abandonment, as specified in this Code or any other
effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this Section, unsafe buildings.
All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall
be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordance with
the procedure specified in Subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Section,
Unsafe Buildings.
"(b) Notice to Owner. The Building Official shall examine or cause
to be examined every building or structure or portion thereof reported as
dangerous or damaged and, if such is found to be an unsafe building as defined
in this Section, the Building Official shall give to the owner of such building
or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice mqy require
the owner or person in charge of the building, or premises, within 48 hours, to
commence either the required repairs or improvements or demolition and removal
of the building or structure or pox~t,ions thereof, and all such work shall t>e
completed within 90 days from date of notice, unless otherwise stipulated
by the Building Official. If necessary, such notice also shall require the
building, structure, or portion thereof to be vacated forthwith and not re-
occupied until the reouired repairs and improvements are completed, :inspected,
and approved by the Building Official.
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"Proper service of such notice shall be by personal service
upon the owner of record, if he shall be found within the city limits. If he
is not found within the city limits such service may be made upon said owner
by registered mail or certified mail, provided, that if such notice is by re-
pistered mail or certified mail, the designated period within which said owner
or person in charge is required to comply with the order of the Building Offi-
cial shall begin as of the date he receives such notice.
"(c) Posting, of Signs. The Building, Official shall cause to be
posted at each entrance to such building, a notice to read: ADO NOT ENTER.
UNSAFE TO OCCUPY. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY OF HAWAII.' Such notice
shall remain posted until the required repairs, demolitions, or removal are
completed. Such notice shall not be removed without written permission of the
Building Official and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose
of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building.
"(d) Right to Demolish. In case the owner shall fail, neglect, or
refuse to comply with the notice to repair, rehabilitate, or to demolish and
remove said building or structure or portion thereof, the County Council may
order the owner of the building, prosecuted as a violator of the provisions of
this Code and may order the Building Official to proceed with the work speci-
fied in such notice. A statement of the cost of such work shall be transmitted
to the County Council, who shall cause the same to be paid and levied as a
special assessment against the property.
"(e) Costs. Costs incurred under Subsection (d) shall be paid out
of the County Treasury. Such costs shall be charged to the owner of the pre-
mises involved. as a special assessment on the land on which the building or
structure is located, and shall be collected in the manner provided for special
assessments.
"(f) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit or restrict
the Building Official from instituting, on behalf of the County, aqy other legal
or equitable proceedings, in addition to those specified herein, to obtain com-
pliance with the notice to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish and remove said
building or structure or portion thereof."
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SECTION 6. Section 204 is amended to read:
"Section 204. Board of Appeals. (a) Creation. There shall be
and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, hereinafter called the Board, con-
stituted of seven members who shall be qualified by experience and training
to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are appointed
by the Mayor. Two members shall be currently registered as engineer or archi-
tect with the State of Hawaii Board of Registration of Professional Engineers,
Architects, Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects. One member shall be
Qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to elec-
trical work. One member shall be qualified by experience and training to pass
upon matters pertaining to plumbine, work. The Building Official shall serve
as an ex-officio member and act as secretary to the Board. The members shall
serve for a term of four years and until their successors have been appointed
and qualified. Vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the
term. The Board shall select its Chairman and Vice Chairman.
"(b) Quorum. A majority of the entire membership shall constitute
a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership shall
be necessary to take action.
"(c) Powers and Duties. The Board shall:
"(aa) Hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the
Building Official in the administration of the County of Hawaii Building Code,
Electrical Code and Plumbing Code, including, but not limited to matters invol-
ving any denial of the use of new or alternate materials, types of construction,
equipment, devices, or appliances.
"In the case of any denial of the use of new or alternate
materials, types of construction, equipment, devices, or appliances, an appeal
may be sustained if the record shows (i) that such new or alternate materials,
types of construction, equipment, devices, or appliances meet the required stan-
dards established by the Codes being appealed from, (ii) that permitting the
use thereof will not jeopardize life, limb or property, and (iii) that such use
will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the Code being appealed from.
In such appeals the appellant shall pay all expenses necessary for tests which
may be ordered by the Board.
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'"fhe Board may reverse, affirm or modify, wholly or
partly, the decision appealed from.
"(bb) Hear and determine petitions for varying the application
of the Building Code, Electrical Code and Plumbing Code. A variance may be
granted if the Board finds (i) that the strict application, operation or en-
forcement of the Code being appealed from would result in practical difficulty
or unnecessary hardship, (ii) that safety to life, limb and property will not
be ,jeopardized, and (iii) that the granting of a variance would not be inju-
rious to the adjoining lots and the buildings thereon, would not create
additional fire hazards, and would not be contrary to the purpose of the
Code and the public interest. In making its determination, the Board shall
take into account the character, use and type of occupancy and construction
of adjoining buildings, buildings on adjoining lots and the building involved.
"(d) Procedure. The proceedings of the Board shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. The Board
shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its meetings,
hearings, and investigations in conformity therewith and may impose reason-
able fees to cover the costs of such proceedings."
SECTION ?. Section 205, paragraph 2, is amended to read:
"At{y person, firm, or corporation, violating arty of the provisions
of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdeameanor, and upon conviction of
any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than
$300. Each separate day or arty portion thereof during which any violation of
this code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense
and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided."
SECTIOPd 8. Section 206 is added to read:
"Section 206. Arty provisions of this Code to the contrary notwith-
standing, the following shall be at all times in full force and effect, and in
case of conflicting reauirements, the stricter shall be complied with:
"Hawaii Revised Statutes;
"Ordinance of the County of Hawaii;
"Subdivision rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the subdivi-
sion ordinance;
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"Rules and Regulations of the Department of Water Supply, County of
Hawaii;
"Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of Hawaii;
"Rules and Regulations of the Department of Iybor and Industrial
Relations, State of Hawaii;
"Rules and Regulations of the Fire Marshal, State of Hawaii;
"Airport Zoning Regulations of the Director of Transportation, State
of Hawaii."
"Provided, however, that for public buildings and facilities covered
by Section 103-50, H.R.S., the following provisions contained herein shall not
apply:
"1. Section 1711 (b) and (c).
"2. Section 171f,.
"3. Section 1717.
"4. Reauirements under column heading tAccess/Egress by the Handi-
capped by Means of a Ramp and/or ElevatorT in Table No. 33-A•"
SECTION 9. Section 207 is added to read:
"(a) An agency desiring to be approved to conduct tests required by
this Code shall first be certified by the Building Official on the basis of
possessing the following requirements:
"].. Adequate physical facilities to conduct the required tests.
"2. Evidence of capability of conducting the required tests in
accordance with testing standards specified in this Code.
"3. Technicians and engineers qualified to conduct the required
tests.
"4. Sufficient experience in the field of testing.
"5. Being regularly engaged in the business of conducting the
reauired tests in the State of Hawaii.
"(b) Testing agencies desiring to be approved shall apply in writing
for such approval to the Building Official.
"(c) The Building Official shall have the right to inspect the pre-
raises of the applicant agency upon receipt of its application, and if and when
it is approved, then at any time during the term of its certification,
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"(d) Applicant agency shall be notified in writing of the Building
Official's decision.
"(e) Aryy agency denied approval may appeal such action of the
Building Official under procedure specified in Section 6 of this Ordinance.
"(f) An approved agency shall be certified for three years. For
recertification, an approved agency must apply not less than three months prior
to the termination of its current certification."
SECTION 10. Section 301(a) is amended to read:
"(a) Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, iurprove, remove, convert, or demolish
any building or structure in the County, or cause the same to be done, without
first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure
from the Building Official, provided that one permit may be obtained for a
dwelling and its accessories, such as fence, wall, pool, and garage without
living quarter.
"EXCEPTIONS: PERMIT NOT REQUIRED FOR:
"l. Work excepted under Section 103.
"2. Temporary construction sheds used exclusively for
storage of materials, supplies and eouipment during construction and temporary
construction fences.
"3. Reroofing work for Groups I and J Occupancies in Fire
District No. 3.
"4. Temporary tents or other coverings used for private
family parties or for camping.
"5. Home television and radio antennas supported on roofs.
"6. Awnings projecting up to 4 feet and attached to the
exterior walls of buildings of Group I or J Occupancy, provided such awnings do
not violate the provisions for Tyards~ in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
"7. Standard electroliers not over 35 feet in height
above finish grade.
"P. Repairs which involve only the replacement of compo-
vent parts or existing work with similar materials for the purpose of maintenance,
and which do not aggregate over $100 in valuation in arty 12-month period, and do
not affect any electrical or mechanical installations. Repairs exempt from
permit requirements shall not include any addition, change, or modification in
construction, exit Facilities, or permanent fixtures or equipment. Specifically
excepted from permit requirements without limit to valuation are:
"A. Painting and decorating.
"B. Installation of floor covering.
"C. Cabinet work which are not regulated under
Section 67 amending Section 1714.
"9. Work located in Federal property.
"(b) Temporary Permit Reouired. No person, firm or corporation
shall erect any tent or similar structure which is to be used for commercial
or religious purposes, such as rallies, festivals, amusements and sideshows,
without first obtaining a temporary permit thereof from the Building Official.
To secure such permit, approval must also be obtained from the Chief of the
Fire Department. Such permits for tents and similar structures shall be lim-
ited to a period of not more than 30 consecutive days and may be cancelled
for cause by the Building, Official or the Fire Department at arty time before
expiration of the time stated in the permit. Upon such cancellation or upon
the expiration of the time stated therein the structure or structures shall
be promptly removed. Such tents of canvas, plastic or similar material shall
not be used for residences."
SECTION 11. Section 301(c) is amended to read:
"(c) Plans and Specifications. With each application for a building
permit, two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted.
"All plans and specifications relating to work which affects
the public safety or health and for which a building permit is required shall
be prepared, designed or approved by a duly registered professional engineer
or architect as reouired by Chapter 464 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
"All plans for retaining walls owr 5 feet in height shall be
prepared, designed or approved by a duly registered architect or engineer in
the structural or civil branches."
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SECTION 12. Section 302, paragraphs 1 and 2, is amended to read:
"(a) Issuance. The application, plans and specifications filed by
an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Official. The
Building Official shall cause such plans to be reviewed by ary other appropriate
department of the County and the State to check compliance with laws and ordi-
nances under their ,jurisdiction. If 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, and the fee specified in Section 303(a)
has been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefor to the appli-
cant; provided, however, that no permit shall be granted for the moving of any
building or structure or portion thereof which has deteriorated or been damaged
to an extent greater than 50 per cent of the cost of replacement (new) of such
buildinP or structure.
"When the Building Official issues the permit, he shall endorse
in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications TAPPROVEDt, Such
approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered
without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in
accordance with the approved plans. The 'JOB SITE COPY shall be kept at the
?ob site readily available for inspection at all times. The building permit
card shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the ,job site during construction."
SECTION 13. Section 302(d) is amended to read:
"(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under
the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become nul]. and void,
if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 120
days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a
period of 1.20 days; provided, however, in the event of strikes or other causes
beyond the control of the building contractor or owner, the Building Official
may, in writing, extend the 120 day periods for commencement or suspension after
the work is commenced for a period not exceeding 6 months.
"Where permit expires, before such work can be recoimnenced, a
new permit shall be first obtained and the fee therefor shall be one-half the
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amount reouired for the original permit £or such work, provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work
and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one
year.rr
SECTION 14. Sections 303 (b), (c) and (d) are amended to read:
"(b) Refunds. Refunds far permits shall be made in accordance with
provisions of Ordinance No. 367, an Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Fi-
nance to Grant Refunds of Permit Fees Paid to the County.
"A11 permits for which such refunds are made shall thereafter
be declared null and void.
"(c) Compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes;
"Identity of Licenses. It shall be unlawful for arty permittee
to perform or allow to be performed, arty work covered by the permit issued in
violation of the provisions of Chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating
to the licensing of contractors.
"(d) Exemption. The County, all agencies thereof and contractors
therewith, shall be exempt from the requirement of paying permit fees."
SECTION 15. Table I~b. 3-A is amended to read:
"Table 3-A - Building Permit Fees.
Total Valuation Fee
Less than $20.00 No fee
$20.00 to and including $100.00 $2.00
More than $100.00 to and including $400.00 3.00
More than $400.00 to and including $700.00 5.00
More than $100.00 to and including $1,000.00 6.00
$6.00 for the first :$1,000.00 plus $3.00 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$?8.00 For the first $25,000.00 plus $2.50 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$140.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $2.00 £or each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$215.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $1.50 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof."
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SECTION 16. Section 304 (a), (b) and (c) are amended to read:
"(a) All construction or work for which a permit is required shall
be subject to inspection by the building Official.
"A survey of the lot at the ownerrs expense may be required by
the Building Official to verify compliance of the structure with approved plans.
"(b) Building Officialfs Right to Enter Building. The Building Offi-
cial, so far as may be necessary for the performance of his duties, shall have
the right to enter upon and inspect, at any reasonable time, arty new or unoccupied
building or structure under construction, repair, alteration or removal, oz• arty
building or structure alleged to be unsafe.
"(c) Approvals Required. There shall be a final inspection and approv-
al on all buildings when completed and ready for occupancy."
SECTION 1?. Section 304(f) is deleted.
SECTION 18. Section 305 is deleted.
SECTION 19. Amending Section 402.
a. The definition of "APPROVED AGEPICY" is amended to read:
"APPROVED AGENCY is an established and recognized agency regularly
engaged in conducting test when such agency has been approved by the Building
Official.
b. The definition of "ARCHITECT" is added to read:
"ARCHITECT means a person who is Qualified to engage in the practice
of architecture under the provisions of Chapter 454, Hawaii Revised Statutes."
SECTION 20. Amending Section 403.
a. The definition of "BOILER, LOW PRESSURE HOT WATER AND LOW PRESSURE
STEAM" is amended by adding the following sentence:
"This shall not include water heater as defined in this Chapter."
b. The definition of "BUILDING" is amended to read:
'BUILDING. A building is arty structure built for the support, shel-
ter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. The
term shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, arty
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structure amounted 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 £or the purpose of selling
any commercial products and which actually travels on public or private streets."
c. The definition of "BUILDII~ OFFICIAL" is amended to read:
"BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Chief Engineer of the Department
of Public Works, County of Hawaii or his authorized deputy."
SECTION 21. Amending Section 404.
a. The definition of "CARFORI"' is added to read:
"CARPORT is a private garage which is at least 100 percent open on
one side and with 50 percent net openings on another side or which. is provided
with an eouivalent of such openings on two or more sides. The 50 percent net
openings may he reduced to not less than 25 percent with the approval of the
Building Official."
b. The definition of "CITY" is amended to read:
"CITY shall mean the County of Hawaii."
c. The definition of "CITY COUNCIL" is added to read:
"CITY COUNCIL shall mean the County Council of the County of Hawaii."
SECTION 2.2. Amending Section 406.
The definition of "ENGINEER" is added to read:
"ENGINEER means a person who is qualified to engage in the practice
of professional engineering under the provisions of Chapter 464, Hawaii Revised
Statutes."
SECTION 23. Amending Section 407.
The definition of "FALLOUT SHELTER" is added to read:
"FALLOUT SHELTER is a structure whose primary purpose is to attenuate
radiation within limits provided by the Civil Defense Agency."
SECTION 24. Amending Section 417.
The definition of "PLATFORM, ENCLOSED" is amended to read:
"PLATFORM, ENCLOSED, is a partially enclosed portion of an assembly
room more than 1,000 square feet in area (including dressing rooms, toilet
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facilities and storage rooms) and the ceiling of which is not more than 5 feet
above the proscenium opening and which is designed or used for the presentation
of plays, demonstration, or other entertainment wherein scenery, drops, decora-
tions, or other effects may be installed or used."
SECTION 25• Amending Section 420.
The definition of "STATE" is added to read:
"STATE shall mean the State of Hawaii."
SECTION 26. Section 503(d) is amended by amending Exception No. 1 to read:
"1. Where an approved spray booth, constructed in accordance
with the Rules and Regulations of the fire Marshal is installed, such booth
need not be separated from other Group E Occupancies or from Group F and G
Occupancies."
SECTION 27. Section 504(a) is amended to read:
"(a) General. Buildings shall adjoin or have access to a public
space, yard, or street on not less than one side. Required yards shall be
permanently maintained.
"For the purpose of this Section, the center line of an ad,join-
ing street or alley shall he considered an adjacent property line, and the
center line be considered an adjacent property line if the owner of ttie premises
for which the building permit application is filed owns a portion thereof.
With the exception of an arcade, bridge or ramp used for throughfare purposes
only, such private rights-of-way shall be unobstructed from the ground to the
sky and permanently maintained as such.
"Eaves over required windows shall not be less than 30 inches
from side and rear property lines. For eaves, see Section 1710.
"No building or structure or arty portion thereof shall be
located on or over a property line except an arcade, bridge or ramp used for
throughfare purposes only, or as otherwise permitted in this Code and in the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
SECTION 28. Section 504(b) is amended by adding an exception after the
first paragraph to read:
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"EXCEPTION: Lot lines established within a cluster development under
the Comprehensive 7,oning Ordinance shall not he considered as property lines
for the purpose of this section."
SECTION 29. Section 512 is added to read:
"Section 512. Minimum ceiling heights in all occupancies customarily
used by human beings shall be as specified in Part III; provided that where no
minimum height is specified, the ceiling height shall be not less than ? feet
measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling."
SECTION 30. Section 513 is added to read:
"Section 513. Common Boundary Walls. Common boundary walls may be
permitted upon submission of a written agreement between the owners of the
properties involved for the construction of such a wall, provided such con-
struction is not in conflict with other pertinent laws and ordinances.
"The minimum reouirements for construction of common boundary walls
shall he as follows:
"l. The wall shall be of 4-hour fire resistive rating, shall
have no openings, and shall extend a minimum of 4 feet beyond the exterior wall
or to the outer edges of horizontal projecting elements such as balconies, roof
overhangs, canopies, marquees, or architectural projections.
"2. Where the exterior wall at the termination of the common
boundary wall borders a street right-of-way, the exterior wall adjacent to the
common boundary wall shall he of not less than 4-hour fire resistive construction
for a distance of two feet on each side of the common boundary wall.
"3. The wall shall extend from the foundation to a point thirty
inches above the roof and where the wall separates buildings of different heights,
the wall shall terminate at a point 30 inches above the higher roof lc;vel.
"4. The wall shall be designed to support all loads superimposed
upon it as required by Part VI - Engineering Regulations-Quality and Design of
the Materials of Construction."
SECTION 31. Table No. 5-A, Group J Occupancies, is amended to read:
"1. Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings,
greenhouses and lath houses.
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"2. Fences, over 6 feet high, retaining walls over 5 feet
high, swimming pools, tanks, and towers."
SECTION 32. Amending Section 605.
a. Paragraph 1 is amended to read:
"Section 605. All portions of Group A Occupancies customarily used
by human beings and all dressing rooms shall be provided with light and venti-
lation by means of windows or skylights with an area not less than one-eighth
of the total floor area, one-half of which shall be openable, or shall. be pro-
vided with artificial light and a mechanically operated ventilating system.
The mechanically operated ventilating system shall comply with the requirements
of the Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of HawaiiT."
b. Paragraph 4 is amended to read:
'"Phere shall be provided in an approved location at least one drink-
ing fountain for each floor level. Toilet facilities shall be provided as
specified in the Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
Hawaii'."
SECTION 33. Section 802(c) is amended by adding an exception to the first
paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: In a building of Type I, II, III-One Hour, IV-One-
Hour, or V-Hour construction, rooms for second grade pupils may be permitted
on the second story above grade, provided the building is provided with an
alarm system that is actuated by detectors conforming to UBC Standard 43-6."
SECTION 34• Section 802(d) is amended by adding an exception after the
first paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: Laboratories, woodworking and metal-working shops,
machine shops, paint shops, rooms for storage of flammable materials, and
similar areas where visual communication is required between such areas and
classrooms."
SECTION 35. Section 805 is amended to read:
"Section .905. All portions of Group C Occupancies shall be provided
with light and ventilation, either natural or artificial, as specified in Sec-
tion 605.
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"For requirements in schools, 'Public Health Regulations, Department
of Health, State of Hawaii} shall be complied with.
"For requirements for floors and walls of toilet compartments, see
Section 1?11."
SECTIODi 36. Section £310 is amended to read:
"Section Ei10. Fire Alarms. Fire alarm systems shall comply with
the }Rules and Regulations of the State Fire Marshall} and be approved by the
Fire Chie£."
SECTION 37. Section 909 is amended to read:
"Section 909. Fire Alarms. Fire alarm systems shall comply with
the 'Rules and Regulations of the State Fire MarshalP and be approved by the
Fire Chief."
SECTION 38. Section 1005 is amended to read:
"Section 1005. Lipht, Ventilation and Sanitation. All working
places in a building or any portion thereof shall be provided with light, ven-
tilation and toilet facilities as specified in the }Public Health Regulations,
Department of Health, State of Hawaii}."
SECTION 39. Section 1105 is amended to read:
"Section 110`;. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. All working
places in a building or any portion thereof shall be provided with light, ven-
tilation and toilet facilities as specified in 1;he }Public Health Regulations,
Department of Health, State of Hawaii}."
SECTION 40. Section 1109(b) is amended by amending the exception after
the first paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. The grade level tier may contain an office,
waiting and. toilet rooms having a total area of not more than 1000 square feet
and such area need not be separated from the open parking garage.
"2. In buildings housing Group B, F, G and H Occupancies, open
parking garages are permitted when both of the following conditions are met:
"a. The garage portion of the building is of Type I construc-
t ion.
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"b. There is a 3-Hour Occupancy Separation between the
open parking garage and all portions of the Group B, Group F, Group G or Group H
Occupancy."
SECTION 41. Section 1109(k) is amended to read:
"(k) Ventilation. Ventilation shall comply with the requirements as
specified in the 'Public Health Regulations, Department of Health, State of
HawaiiT."
SECTION 42. Section 1205 is amended to read:
"Section 1205. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. All working places
in a building or arty portion thereof shall be provided with light, ventilation
and toilet facilities as specified in the Public Health Regulations, Department
of Health, State of Hawaii+."
SECTION 43. Section 1303 is amended to read:
"Section 1303. For fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and
openings, as determined by location on property, see Section 504 and Part V;
provided that openings in exterior walls of buildings of Type I, II, or III
construction and housing Group H Occupancies situated in Fire Zone 3, which are
10 feet or more but less than 20 feet from the adjacent interior property line,
shall only be required to have windows or doors constructed of approved incom-
bustible material, but any glass used for windows and doors shall be wire glass
of a minimum thickness of 1~4", except where the building is so designed as to
prevent the glass from falling below the story on which it is installed; and
provided that for fire-resistive requirements of exterior exit balconies, the
exceptions provided hereinabove for opening protection shall not apply. Nothing
contained herein, however, shall constitute a waiver of the requirements of
Section 3305(k) of this Code, relating to stairways."
SECTION 44. Section 1304 is amended by adding an exception to the sixth
paragraph to read:
"Exception: Jalousie bladed windows may be used for emergency exit
or rescue."
SECTION 45• Section 1305 is amended to read:
"Section 1305. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. Light, ventila-
tion and sanitation requirements shall be as specified in the Housing Code.
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"For requirements for floors and walls of toilet compartments, see
Section 1711."
SECTION q6. Section 1306 is amended to read:
"Section 1306. Yards and Courts. Requirements for yards and courts
shall be as specified in the Housing Code."
SECTIOIQ 4?. Section 1307 is amended to read:
"Section 1307. Room Dimensions. Requirements for minimum ceiling
heights, floor areas, and widths of rooms shall be as specified in the Housing
Code."
SECTION 48. Section 1308 is amended to read:
"Section 1305. Efficiency Dwelling Units. Efficiency dwelling units
shall conform to the requirements of the Housing, Code."
SECTION A9. Section 1311 is deleted.
SECTION 50. Section 1313 is amended to read:
"Section 1313. Existing Buildings.
"(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to provide a
reasonable degree of safety to persons living and sleeping in Group H Occupan-
ties by requiring alterations to such existing buildings as do not conform with
the minimum safety requirements of this Code.
"(b) Scope. The provisions of this Section shall apply exclu-
sively to existing non-conforming Group H Occupancies more than two stories
in height.
"(c) Number of exits shall be as required by Section 3302(a).
"(d) Stair Construction. N.1 stairs shall have a minimum run
of 9 inches and a maximum rise of 5 inches and a minimum width exclusive of
handrails of 30 inches. Every stairway shall have at least one handrail. A
landing having a minimum horizontal dimension of 30 inches shall be provided
at each point of access to the stairway.
"(e) Interior Stairways. Every interior stairway shall be
enclosed with walls of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction.
'^dhere existing partitions form part of a stairwell enclo-
sure, wood lath and plaster in good condition will be acceptable in lieu of
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one-hour fire-resistive construction. Doors to such enclosures shall be pro-
tested by a self-closing door eouivalent to a solid wood door not less than
1-3/4 inches thick. Enclosures shall include landings between flights and
arty corridors, passageways, or public rooms necessary for continuous exit to
the exterior of the building.
"The stairway need not be enclosed in a continuous shaft
if cut off at each story by the fire-resistive construction required by this
subsection for stairwell enclosures.
"Enclosures shall not be required if an automatic fire-
extinguishing system is provided for all portions of the building except bedrooms,
apartments, and rooms accessory thereto.
"(f) Exterior Stairways. Exterior stairs shall be incombus-
tible or of wood of not less than 2-inch nominal thickness with solid treads
and risers.
"(g) Fire Escapes. Fire escapes may be used as one means o1'
egress, if the pitch does not exceed 60 degrees, the width is not less than 18
inches, the treads are not less than 4 inches wide, and they extend to the
mound or are provided with counter-balanced stairs reaching to the ground.
Access shall be by an opening having a minimum dimension of 29 inches above
the floor and landinp_,.
"(h) Doors and Openings. Exit doors shall swing in the direction
of exit travel, shall be self-closing, and shall be openable from the inside with-
out the use of key or any special knowledge or effort. Doors shall not reduce
the required width of stairway more than 6 inches when open. Transoms, and
openings other than doors, from corridors to rooms shall be fixed closed and
shall be covered with a minimum o+' three-fourths inch plywood.
"(i) Exit Signs. Every exit doorway or change of direction of
a corridor shall be marked with a well-lighted exit sign having letters at least
5 inches high.
"(j) Enclosure of Vertical Openings. Elevators, shafts, ducts,
and other vertical openings shall be enclosed as required for stairways in sub-
section (e) or by wired glass set in metal frames. Doors shall be incombustible,
or as regulated in subsection (e).
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"(k) Separation of Occupancies. Occupancy separations shall be
provided as specified in Section 503. Lobbies, and public dining rooms not
including, cocktail lounges, shall not reouire a separation if the kitchen is so
separated from the dining room. Boiler rooms or heater rooms containing a cen-
tral heating plant using solid or linuid fuel shall be separated from the rest
of the building by a One-Hour Occupancy Separation."
SECTION 51. Section 1404 is amended by adding an exception to the third
paragraph to read:
"Exception: Jalousie bladed windows may be used for emergency exit
or rescue."
SECTION 52. Section 1405 is amended to read:
"Section 1405. Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. Light, ventilation
and sanitation, requirements shall be as specified in the Housing Code."
SECTION 53. Section 1406 is amended to read:
"Section 1406. Yards and Courts. Requirements for yards and courts
shall be as specified in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Housing
Code."
SECTION 54. Section 1.40' is amended to read:
"Section 140^. Room Dimensions. Requirements for minimum ceiling
heights, floor areas, and widths of rooms shall be as specified in the Housing
Code."
SECTION 55. Section 1410 is deleted.
SECTION 56. Section 1412 is amended to read:
"Section 1412. A carport need not have afire separation between
the carport and the dwelling."
SECTION 57, Section 1501 is amended to read:
"Section 1501. Group J Occupancies shall be:
"Division 1. Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings,
greenhouses and lath houses.
"Division 2. Fences over 6 feet high, retaining walls over 5 feet
high, swimming pools, tanks and towers.
"For occupancy separations see Table No. 5-B.
"For occupant load see Section 3301."
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SECTION 58. Amending Section 1502.
a. Section 1502 is amended by adding an exception to the first paragraph to
read:
"EXCEPTION: A carport constructed on a hillside may exceed one story
in height provided on the garage floor level is used or occupied."
b. Section 1502 is amended by adding exceptions to the second paragraph to
read:
"EXCEPTIONS:
^1. Greenhouses and lath houses used for cultivation of plants
shall not be over 12,000 scuare feet in area and shall be at least 5 feet from
interior property lines. The basic allowable area may be increased in accor-
dance with Section 506(a).
"2. Buildings and structures for horticultural use in agricultural
district with covering of wire screen, cheesecloth or non-rigid self-extinguishing
plastic sheets are not reouired to conform to the requirements of Farts III, IV,
V, VI, VIII, X and XI of this Code."
SECTION 59. Section 150k is amended by adding an exception to the second
paragraph to read:
"E:XCEPTION: Where fire protection is not required, a one-story carport
may have an opening into a room used for sleeping purposes provided such opening
is not a reouired window."
SECTION 60. Sectior. 1506 is amended by adding an exception to read:
'TsXCEPTION: A carport on a hillside lot may have wood floor planking
at least two inches (2") in nominal thickness laid with at least one-fourth inch
(1~4") spacing between the planks."
SECTIOFd 61. Section 1506 is deleted.
SECTION 62. Section 1601(a) is amended to read:
"Section 1601 (a) Fire Zones. There shall be Fire 7,ones One, Two,
and Three in the County of Hawaii as outlined in Ordinance No. 64 of the Revised
Ordinances of the County of Hawaii entitled TAn Ordinance Creating and Establish-
ink Fire Zones`. Wherever in this Code reference is made to arty fire zone, it
shall be construed to mean one of the fire zones created by said ordinance."
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SECTION 63. Section 1706(a) is amended by amending Exception No. 2 to read:
"2. In buildings housing Group B, F, G, or H Occupancies, enclosures
shall not be required for escalators or ramps used solely for vehicular passage
provided the following conditions are met:
"(aa) The top of the escalator or ramp opening at each story is
provided with. a draft curtain and automatic fire sprinklers are installed around
the perimeter of the opening with 2 feet of the draft curtain. The draft curtain
shall enclose the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend £rom the ceiling
downward at least 12 inches on all sides. The spacing between sprinklers shall
not exceed 6 feet.
"(bb) All floors with escalator or ramp openings are equipped
with automatic fire-extinguishing systems.
"(cc) There is provided a three-hour fire-resistive separation
from floors not equipped with fire-extinguishing systems.
"(dd) In mixed occupancies housing Group B or H Occupancy, the
entire building is of Type I construction."
SECTION 64. Section 1?11(b) is amended to read:
"(b) Toilet Facilities. Toilet facilities and water closet compart-
ments shall have a door of not less than 32 inches, and a clear space, unobstructed
by door swing, grab bars and similar items, of not less than 32 inches shall be
provided in front of the toilet stool.
"A grab bar at least 44 inches long shall be provided on sides of
toilet compartments or one side and rear where there is no compartment. The bar
shall be not less than 1-y inches nor more than 2 :inches in outside diameter, shall
have 1-1 inches clearance between rail and wall, and shall be placed not less than
30 inches nor more than 34 inches above and parallel to the floor.
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. In toilet facilities located on floors where access
by means of a ramp or elevator is not reauired by Table No. 33-A, the water
closet compartments may be 30 inches in width and may have a clear space in
front of the toilet stool of not less than 24 inches. Grab bars need not be
provided in such occupancies nor in Group H Occupancy apartment houses.
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"2. In Group H Occupancy hotels where toilet facilities are
available in each ~*uest room, only 10`~ of such rooms need be provided with toi-
let compartments complying with this subsection. All others need not have grab
bars and clearances may be as specified in Exception No, 1.
"3. Where more than one toilet compartment is provided, only
one such compartment need comply within each toilet room for each sex. All
others need not have grab bars and clearances may be as specified in Exception
No. 1."
SECTION 6j. Section 1711(c) is amended to read:
"(c) Toilet Room Facilities. Toilet room facilities shall be as
follows:
"1. Except for the projection of bowls and waste piping, a
clear unobstructed space 26 inches in width, 2k inches in height and 12 inches
in depth shall be provided under at least one lavatory.
"2. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall be installed
so that the bottom of the mirror is within 1,0 inches of the floor.
"3. Where towel and disposal fixtures are provided, at least one
shall be within 40 inches of the Floor.
"EXCEPTION: These provisions shall not apply in Groups I, J and H
apartment house occupancies, in Group H hotel rooms exempted from the provisions
of paragraph (b) above, and where toilet rooms are located on floors where access
by means of a ramp or elevator is not required by Table No. 33-A."
SECTION 66. Section 1712 is amended to read:
"Section 1712. Where water fountains are provided in buildings required
to provide access to the handicapped in Table No. 33-A, at least one shall have
a spout within 33 inches of the floor and shall have up-front, hand-operated con-
trols. 'vdhen fountains are located in an alcove, the alcove shall be not less than
32 inches in width."
SECTION 67. Section 1713 is amended to read:
"Section 1713. Where public telephones are provided in buildings
reauired to provide access to the handicapped in Table No. 33-A, at least one
shall he installed so that the headset, dial and coin receiver are within 40
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inches of the floor. Unobstructed access within 12 inches of the telephone
shall be provided. Such access shall be not less than 32 inches in width and
depth."
SECTION 6R. Section 1714 is amended to read:
"Section 1~14(a) Minimum Vertical Clearance. There shall be a minimum
vertical clearance of not less than 30 inches between the cooking top of oil, gas
and electric ranges and hot plates and the underside o£ cabinets or shelving above
such ranges or hot plates.
"EXCEPPIONS: 1. If the underside of such cabinets or shelving is pro-
tected with a metal ventilating hood or asbestos millboard at least 1/4-inch thick
covered with sheet metal of not less than No. 2S U.S. Gauge, stainless steel of
a thickness not less than .015 inch, aluminum of a thickness not less than 0.024
inch or copper of a thickness not less than 0.020 inch, the minimum vertical
clearance shall be not less than 24 inches.
"2. If the underside of such cabinets or shelving is protected
with No. 28 gauge sheet metal spaced out one inch; or No. 28 gauge sheet metal
on 1/f3-inch asbestos millboard spaced out one-inch; or 1/4-inch asbestos mill-
board on one-inch mineral wool Batts reinforced with wire mesh or equivalent;
or No. 22 Batts reinforced with wire or eouivalent, the minimum vertical clearance
shall be not less than 18 inches. This protection shall extend 12 inches beyond
the sides of the range or hot plate. Spacers shall be of noncombustible material..
"(b) Minimum Horizontal Clearance. The minimum horizontal clearance
from the burner head(s) of atop (or surface) cooking unit to combustible walls
extending, above the cooking surface shall he not less than 12 inches.
"EXCEPPION: Wooden surfaces to be installed within 12 inches of a
cooking unit shall be protected with asbestos millboard at least 1/4-inch thick
covered with sheet metal of not less than No. 2''+ U.S. gauge, stainless steel of
a thickness not less than .015 inch, aluminum of a thickness not less than .024
inch, or copper of a thickness not less than .020 inch.
"No wooden surface protected or otherwise shall be instal-
led with horizontal clearance of less than 5 inches from a cooking unit.
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"(c) Where alternate materials other than as specified in Exceptions
1 and 2 of Section 1714(a) and the exception to Section 1714(b) are used as
approved by the Building Official, the surfaces of such materials shall have a
smooth and nonabsorbent finish of at least Class II flame spread."
SECTION 69. Section 1716 is amended to read:
"Section 1716. All unenclosed floor and roof openings; open and
gla?ed sides o£ landings and stairs; balconies, landings or porches which are
more than 30 inches above grade; and roofs used for other than service of the
building, shall be protected by a guardrail. Guardrails shall be not less than
42 inches in height. Open guardrails and stair railings shall have intermediate
rails or an ornamental pattern such that no object 9 inches in diameter can
pass through, provided that the dimensions shall be such that no object 5 inches
in diameter can pass through for the following, occupancies;
"l. Group H and Group I.
"2. Group C, Division 3 for buildings for day care purposes.
"3. Group D, Division 2 for nurseries for children under kinder-
garten age.
"The height of stair railings may be as specified in Section
3305(1).
"F.XCEPPIOPdS: L Guardrail for Group I Occupancy and within indivi-
dual dwelling units may be 36 inches in height.
"2. Guardrail for industrial occupancies shall comply with the
regulations o£ the Department of Iabor and Industrial Relations, State of Hawaii.
"3. ~=uardrails need not be provided on the loading side of load-
ing docks:
"Openings or portions o£ openings in exterior walls which
are less than 30 inches above a floor shall be provided with at least one rail
between 30 inches and 36 inches above the floor when such openings are on floors
above the first floor, and are not provided with structurally adequate safety
glass installations or other barriers to prevent a person from falling through
the openings."
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SECTIOPI ?0. Section 1717 is added to read:
"Section 1717. Insulation. Insulations applied to the exterior sur-
face of metal ducts and pipes located in buildings of all types of construction
shall have a flame spread of not more than 25 and smoke development rating of
not more than 50 when tested as a composite installation, including installa-
tion, facing materials, tapes and adhesives as normally applied."
SECTIOD} 71. Section 1807 is deleted.
SECTION 72. Section 1907 is deleted.
SECTICD} 73• Section 2006(e) is amended to read:
"(e) Heavy Timber Floors. Floors shall be without concealed spaces.
Heavy timber constructed floors shall be not less than 3 inches nominal splined
or tongued and grooved plank or may be of laminated slab construction conforming
to the provisions of Section 2006(h)."
SECTION 74. Section 210k is amended by adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: In a building of Type IV-N construction, mezzanine floors,
including supporting beams, girders and columns, may be of Type V, one-hour fire-
resistive construction or of heavy timber construction."
SECTION 75. Section 2305(d), paragraph 2, is amended to read:
^Greenhouses, agricultural buildings and carports, but not including
lath houses, shall be designed for vertical live load of not less than 10 pounds
per square foot."
SECTION 76. Section 2308(h) is amended to read:
"(h) Miscellaneous Structures. Greenhouses, agricultural buildings,
and carports, but not including lath houses, shall be designed for wind pressures
of 10 pounds per square foot and for pressures acting upward normal. to the roof
surface equal to 10 pounds per square foot."
SECTION 77. Table No. 23-B is amended by amending the last item in the left
hand column to read:
"Carports, greenhouses and agricultural buildings."
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SECTION 7S. Table Ado. 23-F is amended to read:
"TABLE N0. 23-F--ir1IND PRESSURES FOR VARIOUS HEIGHT ZONES ABOVE GROUNDl
HEIGHT ZONES WIND PRESSURES
(in feet) (Pounds ner square foot)
Less than 30 15
30 to 49 20
5D to 99 25
100 to 499 3G
500 to 1,199 35
1s~00 and over 40
1The figures given shall be the minimum requirements."
SECTION 79. Section 2409(c) is amended to read:
"(c) Minimum Thickness. Stone masonry walls shall in no case have a
minimum thickness of less than 14 inches."
SECTION 80. The first paragraph of Section 2517 (c) 2, paragraph 1, is
amended to read:
"Minimum clearance between bottom o£ floor joists or bottom of floors
without ;foists and the ground beneath shall be 20 inches; between bottom of
girders and the ground shall be 12 inches.
"EXCEPTION: Open slat wood decks shall have ground clearance of at
least 6 inches for arty wood member."
SECTIOP] 81. Section 2519 is added to read:
"Section 2519. (a) Wa11s without Studs. For Type V buildings sin-
gle wall construction without studs may be used in accordance with Section 2520•"
SECTION 82. Section 2520 is added to read:
"Section 2520. EXCEPTIONS. Any provision in this Code to the con-
trary notwithstanding, there shall be the following exceptions to Type V
building requirements:
"l. Interior and exterior bearing walls in one-story buildings
may be supported on piers.
"2. For Type V buildings, isolated peirs of wood, solid masonry
or concrete may he used for post and girder construction.
rr3 One-story, wood frame, Type V buildings may be of single
wall construction with one inch nominal thickness boards, without studs, when
such walls have cross partitions at least every 30 feet.
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"Two-story, wood frame, Type V buildings may be o£ single
wall construction for the upper story, but shall be supported by studded walls
as specified in Section 2518(f) on the lower story.
"When wood frame dwellings are supported by posts, bracing
of sufficient strength to stabilise the. structure against movement from wind
pressure or earthquake shock shall be provided. Single wall construction shall
be braced with not less than 2 inch by 6 inch belt course or other approved
strengthening between the floor and ceiling on all exterior walls, except in
the following cases:
"(1) Where such walls have a minimum thickness of
1-1/8 inches net.
T'(2) Where such walls have a minimum thickness of one
inch net with the maximum lateral distance between approved stiffeners for arty
section of the wall not exceeding 10 feet and the unsupported height of the wall
not exceeding 8 feet. Approved stiffeners shall be studs or posts, windows or
door ;iambs, etc., or walls or partitions which are approximately at right angle
to the section of wall under consideration.
+f(3) Where such walls are of post and beam construction."
SECTION B3• Amending Section 2604(d).
a. Paragraph 1 is amended to read:
++1, The responsible architect and/or engineer shall provide £or
strength tests on the concrete used in the building. Sufficient samples as
determined by the architect and/or engineer for strength tests for each class
of concrete shall be taken throughout the construction to ensure that the design
strength of the concrete is being met. The samples for strength tests sha]1 be
taken in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No. 26-7-0• Cylinders for acceptance
tests shall be molded, laboratory-cured and tested in accordnace with U.B.C.
Standard No. 26-10• Each strength test shall be the average of two cylinders from
the same sample tested. at 28 days or the specified earlier age. All such tests
shall be made by an approved agency and copies of the test results shall be kept
on file in the office of the responsible architect and/or engineer and shall be
available to the Building Official for examination upon request."
b. Paragraph 2 is deleted.
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SECTION 81,. Section 2903(a), paragraph 2, is amended to read:
"Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not be steeper than two
(2) horizontal to one (1) vertical and slopes for permanent fills shall not be
steeper than two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical unless substantiating data
justifying steeper slopes are submitted. Deviation from the foregoing limita-
tions for slopes may be permitted by the Building Official. In such instances,
a soil investigation report may be required by the Building Official."
SECTION 85. Section 2903(a), paragraph 5, is amended to read:
"Fills to be used to support the Foundations of at~y building or struc-
tore shall be placed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. A soil
investigation report and a report of satisfactory placement of fill may be required
by the Buildine, Official."
SECTION 86. Section 2908(b) is amended to read:
"(b) Determination of allowable loads. The allowable axial and
lateral load. on piles shall be determined by an approved formula, by load tests,
or by a Foundation investigation.
"A static load test shall he made on at least one pile when the
allowable axial load For a single pile exceeds 40 tons. Where the allowable
axial load For a single pile is 40 tons or less, static load tests shall be made
upon request by the Building Official.
"EXCEPTION: The load test may be waived by the Building Official if
substantiated by the soils report."
SECTIOPI 87. Section 3203(c) 5, paragraph 2, is amended to read:
"Nails for wood shingles shall be not less than No. 142 gauge hot
dipped galvanized, hot dipped zinc, cadmium plated, aluminum or copper nails
and shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheathing 3/4-inch, or through
the thickness of the sheathing, whichever is less."
SECTION 88. Section 3207(e) is amended to read:
"(e) Over Public Sidewalk. The water from the roof of all buildings
which would flow by gravity onto a public sidewalk shall be carried by means of
conduits under the sidewalk and through the curb into the gutter.
"EXCEPPION: Buildings of Group I or J Occupancies, the walls of which
are 10 feet or more From the street property line, need not comply with the above."
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SECTIODI 89. Section 3301(c) is amended by adding the definition of "SPIRAL
STAIRS"
"SPIRAL STAIRS are stairs having a closed circular form in its plan
view with uniform sector treads attached to and radiating about a minimum diam-
eter supporting column. The effective tread is delineated by the nosing radius
line, the exterior arc (center line of railing), and the overlap radius line
(nosing radius line of tread above). Effective tread dimensions are taken along
a line perpendicular to the center line of the tread."
SECTIO[I 90. Section 3301(1) is added to read:
"(1) Identification of Exits for Use by the Handicapped. Where
access to a building is provided for the handicapped via other than the main
exit, such access shall be clearly identified and readily located in relation
to the main exit."
SECTION 91. Amending Section 3302(a).
Section 3302(a) is amended by adding Exceptions to the last paragraph to
read:
"EXCEPTIONS: 1. Except as provided in Table No. 33-A, only one exit
shall be renuired for a basement or cellar of a Group J Occupancy. See Section
1404 for emergency exits from sleeping rooms.
"2. In buildings containing apartment units which occupy portions
of two floors (maisonettes), each such unit shall have direct access to an exte-
rior exit balcony which shall have the renuired number of exits to grade, provided
that the interior stairway between portions of each unit occupying two floors
shall serve that unit only.
"3. Type I or Type II construction buildings in Group H Occupancy
with not more than two living units on any floor may have a single exit that is
immediately accessible to all apartments served thereby.
"4. Buildings of Group H Occupancy of at least one-hour fire-
resistive construction, not exceeding 3 stories in height, may have a single
exit serving not more than 2 units per floor, provided that such exit is an
enclosed stairway or an exterior stairway, and provided further that such exit
is immediately accessible to all units served."
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SECTIOPd q2. Section 3303(b) is amended by adding an Exception to the
second paragraph to read:
"EXCEPTION: Double acting screen doors used in conjunction with exit
doors having panic hardware in school cafetoriums."
SECTION q3. Section 3303 (h) is amended by amending Exception 1 to read:
"1. Where the door opens into a stair or a smokeproof enclosure, the
landing need not have a length of 5 feet."
SECTION 94. Section 3304(a), paragraph 1, is amended to read:
"(a) General. This section shall apply to every corridor serving as
a required exit for an occupant load of 10 or more persons, except that regard-
less of occupant load no corridor shall be less than 3 feet in width. For the
purposes of this Section the term 'corridor' shall include exterior exit balcor~yf
and any covered or enclosed exit passageway including walkways, tunnels and malls."
SECTION q5. Section 3304 (f) is amended by adding an exception to read:
"EXCEPTION: Foyers, lobbies or reception areas which are constructed
as required for corridors may have dead ends exceeding twenty feet, provided
that the ratio of length of dead end to width does not exceed 2:1."
SECTIOTd qb. Section 3304(h) is amended by adding a superscript "1" to
"20" in the fourth line and a footnote to read:
"11-3/4 inch solid wood door is equivalent to a 20-minute fire-resistive
door, provided it is tight-fitting and smoke and draft stopping; constructed of
not less than exterior type solid wood (without voids, assembled with exterior
type clue). Hardware shall be capable of holding the door closed against fire
for 20 minutes."
SECTION 97. Section 3305(d) is amended to read:
"(d) Spiral Stairs. In Group J or I Occupancies and in private stair-
ways in Group H Occupancies the tread shall have an exterior arc chord of at least
10 inches and a minimum effective tread dimension of 6 inches, measured 11 inches
from the exterior arc. Spiral stairs shall be used only as a secondary means of
access.
"The stair is to be designed, constructed, and installed to carry
a live load of five times the normal live load anticipated.
"tlertical clearance shall be a minimum of 6 feet 6 inches."
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SECTION 9B. Amending, Section 3305(1).
a. Exception 1 is amended to read:
"EXCEYPIONS: 1. Stairways less than 44 inches in width and stairways
serving one individual dwelling unit in Group H or I Occupancies may have one
handrail, except that such stairways open on one or both sides shall have hand-
rails provided on the open side or sides."
b. A fourth paragraph is added to read:
"Handrails used on ^,t airways shall be not over 3-3/4 inches wide."
SECTION 99. Section 3309 is amended as follows:
a. Subsection (g) is amended to read:
rr(~) Smokeproof Enclosures by Natural Ventilation. 1. Doors. Doors
to both the vestibule and to the stairway shall have a one-hour fire-resistive
rating and have closing devices as specified in Section 4306(b).
"2. Open Air Vestibule. The required vestibule opening to the
outside shall he not more than 10 feet distant from the door opening into the
stairshaft, shall be not less than 16 square feet in area with a minimum dimen-
sion of 36 inches, shall not be glazed or obstructed in any manner, and shall
face a public way at least 20 feet in width or a yard at least 20 feet leading
to a public way at least 20 feet in width,rr
b, Subsection (h) is amended to read:
"(h) Smokeproof Enclosures by Mechanical Ventilation. 1. Doors. The
doors from the building into the vestibule shall have a 1-1/2 hour fire-resistive
rating and. have closing devices as specified in Section 3309(h) 6.
"The door from the vestibule to the stairway shall be atight-fitting
door equal to not less than an exterior type solid wood door without voids, assem-
bled with exterior type glue, 1-3/4-inch minimum thickness set in a steel frame.
~rlired glass, if provided, shall not exceed 100 souare inches in area and shall
be set in a steel frame. The door shall be provided with a drop sill or other
provision to minimiae air leakage.
"2, Dimensions and layout of Vestibule. The minimum width of the
vestibule shall be not less than 44 inches. The minimum distance between the
nearest portions of the opening of the door into the vestibule and the opening
of the door from the vestibule into the stairshaft shall not be less than 6 feet.
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"3. Air Movement in Vestibule. Air change in each vestibule
shall be not less than one and one-half times per minute. Supply air shall enter
and exhaust air shall discharge from the vestibule through separate, tightly con-
structed metal ducts used only for that purpose. Supply air shall enter the
vestibule within 6 inches of the floor level close to the stairway doer. Exhaust
register shall be located entirely within the smoke trap area with the top of the
register not more than 6 inches down from the top of the trap and close to the
strike side of the entry door to the vestibule. Doors, when in open position,
shall not obstruct duct openings. Controlling dampers may be provided in duct
openings, if needed, to meet the design reouirements but are not otherwise
required. Pressure in the vestibule shall be maintained at approximately atmos-
pheric level.
"NOTE: For buildings where such air changes would. result
in excessively large duct and blower reouirements, a specially engineered sys-
tem may be used. Such an engineered system shall provide 2500 cfm exhaust from
a vestibule when in emergency operation and shall be sized to handle three
vestibules simultaneously and the smoke detector located outside each vestibule
shall release to open the supply and exhaust duct dampers in that affected
vestibule.
"4. Smoke Trap. The vestibule ceiling shall be at least ZO
inches higher than the door opening into the vestibule to serve as a smoke and
heat trap and to provide an upward moving air column. This dimension may be
reduced when approved by the Building Official where the rate of air change is
increased above the one and one-half times per minute air change required under
item 3 above or when the engineered system noted under item 3 is used, but :in
no case shall it be less than 12 inches.
"5. Air Movement in Stairshaft. Stairshaft shall be provided
with air from air supply ducts and fans at the bottom of the stairshaft and at
other levels as necessary and shall maintain a positive air pressure of not less
than 0.05 and not more than 0.10 inch of water in the stair shaft and also pro-
vide a minimum air velocity of 200 feet per minute based on one-half the average
horizontal cross-sectional area of the stairshaft.
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"6. Smoke and Heat Activated Door Release. All vestibule and
stair tower doors when left in open position shall close automatically upon
activation or failure of a detector meeting the requirements o£ Section 4306(b)
which operates on the detection of products of combustion. A detection device
shall be installed in the corridor ceiling above the door to the vestibule.
Buildings required to have fire alarm systems by governmental regulations shall
have the detectors installed as described herein tied in with such alarm systems.
"?. Operation of Ventilating Equipment. Vestibule and stair-
shaft mechanical ventilation may be inactive or may operate at reduced levels for
normal operations as approved by the Building Official; but when the detectors
referred to in paragraph 6 either fail or are activated, the mechanical equipment
shall operate at the levels specified in paragraphs 3 and 5. Failure of the
mechanical ventilation equipment shall cause an alarm to be set off.
"ES. Stand-by Power. Mechanical ventilation equipment and
vestibule and stairwell lighting shall be provided with power from an approved
diesel engine-powered generator set to operate within 30 seconds whenever there
is a loss of the normal electrical power to the building. The generator shall
have a minimum fuel supply to operate the equipment for two hours. Should the
standby power unit become inoperable at any time due to breakdown of equipment
and cannot be repaired immediately, a portable emergency power unit shall be
installed to take its place until the equipment is repaired and in operable con-
dition.
"q. Testing. All equipment pertinent to this Section shall be
tested during normal operation at weekly intervals by a registered engineer
employed by the owner or by a firm which specialises in this type of service when
approved by the Fire Department official. Test reports shall be submitted monthly
to the Fire Department.
"10. Emergency Lighting. The stairshaft and the vestibule shall
be provided with emergency lighting. The stand-by generator which is installed
for the smokeproof enclosure mechanical ventilation equipment may be used £or
stand-by emergency lighting power supply.
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"11. Air-conditioned Buildings. In buildings with air condition-
in,v, systems or pressure air supply, a products of combustion detector conforming
to the reeuirements of Section 4306(b) shall be placed in the return air prior
to exhausting from the building or being diluted by outside air and so located as
to operate and shut off building, system in case of smoke in the air stream, or
such devices may be installed in eacY~ room or space served by a return air duct."
SECTIO^J 100. Section 331?(k) is amended by adding an exception to read:
'TF~CEPTION: Security gates may be permitted across corridors or passage-
ways in school buildings if there is a readi]y visible durable sign on or adjacent
to the gate, statinP +THIS !:ATE TO REMAIPS IIJCKED IN THE OPEN POSITI01`J WHENEVER
THIS BUILDING IS IN USES. The sign shall be in letters not less than one inch
high on a contrastinp_, background. The use of this Exception may be revoked by
the Buildir?n Gfficial for due cause."
SECTIO~d 101. Table T1o. 33-A is amended to read:
'"P ABLE N0. 33-A - AVAILABLE SC~UAIZE FEET PER
OCCUPANT AND ACCESS~EGRESS FACILITIES
Minimum of Two Access~Egress by Means of
Exits Other Than a Ramp or an Elevator must
Elevators Required Square Feet Be Provided for the Physically
Where Number of Occupants Per Handicapped as Indicated
Use (1) is Over Occupant
.'aircraft 1langers
(no repair) 10 500 Yes
Auction Rooms 30 'l Yes
Assembly Areas,
Concentrated Use
(without fixed
(2)
(3)
seats) 50 7 ,
Yes
Auditoriums
Bowling Alleys
(AssembJyy
areas)
Churches and
Chapels
Dance Floors
Lodge Rooms
Reviewing Stands
Stadiums
Assembly Areas,
Less-concentrated
(z)
Use 50 l; Yes
Conference Rooms
Dining Rooms
Drinking
hstablishments
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Minimum of Two Access~Egress by Means of
Exits Other Than a Ramp or an Elevator must
Elevators Required Square Feet Be Provided for the Physically
tdhere Number of Occupants Per Handicapped as Indicated
Use (1) is Over Occupant
Exhibit Rooms
Gymnasiums
Lounges
Skating_ Rinks
Stage s
Children's Homes
and Homes for
the Aged 30 Yes
Classrooms 50 20 Yes
(5)
Dormitories 10 50 Yes
Dwellings 10 300 Pb
(4)
Garage, Parking 30 200 Yes
Hospitals and
Sanitariums-
NUrS1nP Homes 5 80 Yes
Hotels and
(5)
Apartment^, 10 200 Yes
Kitchen-
Commercial 30 2.00 P1o
Library Reading
(2)
Room 50 50 Yes
Locker Rooms 30 50 Yes
Mechanical
Eouipment Room 30 300 hb
Nurseries for
Children.
(Day-Care) 5 50 Yes
(5)
Offices 30 100 Yes
Schools Shops and
Vocationa]_ ROOIRS 50 50 Yes
Stores-Retail
Sales Rooms
(~')
Basement 20 Yes
Ground Floor 50 30 Yes
Upper Floors 10 50 Yes
ldarehouses 30 300 No
All Others 50 100
(1) Refer tv Sections 3313 and 3319 for other specific reouirements.
(2)
Access to secondary areas on balconies or mezzanines may be by stairs only.
(3) Reviewing stands, granstands and bleachers need not comply.
(~+) Access to floors other than that closest to grade and to garages used in con-
nection with apartment houses may be by stairs only.
(5) In buildings of more than 3 stories.
(~') See Section 3302 for basement exit reouirements."
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SECTION 102. Section 3401 is amended by changing "4 feet" in tYie last sen-
tence of the second paragraph to "4 square feet."
SECTION 103• Section 3F301(a) is amended by adding a third paragraph to
read:
"All buried galvanized steel and other ferrous piping used in connec-
tion with fire-extinguishing systems shall be wrapped or otherwise protected
ap_ainst corrosion in accordance with the Plumbing, Code provisions for protection
of galvanized ferrous piping for potable water."
SECTION 104. Section 3502(b) 1, paragraph 1, is amended to read:
"l. In every story, basement or cellar of all buildin,~s except Group
I Occupancies when floor area exceeds 1500 square feet and there is not provided
at least 20 souare feet of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in
each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story, basement
or cellar on at least one side of the building.
"Each of the rewired 20 souare feet of opening shall have at
least one opening with minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 4 feet. Such required
openings shall be unobstructed by sunshades, louvers, grillwork, or other construc-
tion on the exterior wall. which will prevent or hinder access to the openings by
Fire Department personnel."
SECTION 105. Section 3603(d) 5 is amended to read:
"5. Outlets. Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved 2 1/2-
inch outlet not less than 2 feet nor more than 4 feet above the floor level. at
each story above the first or ground floor. Outlets shall be provided at the
first or ground floor only when specifically requested by the Fire Department.
All dry standpipes shall be ecuipped with a two-way 2 1/2-inch outlet above the
roof line of the building when the roof has a pitch of less than 4 inches in 12
inches. All outlets shall be installed so that a 12-inch long wrench may be used
in connecting the hose with clearance for the wrench on all sides of the outlet.
Standpipes located in smokeproof enclosures shall have outlets located in the stair-
way. Standpipe outlets in stairway enclosures or smoke towers shall be so located
that the exit doors do not interfere with the use of the outlet. All outlets
shall be equipped with gate valves with substantial chains."
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SECTION 106. Amending Sections 3805(a), (b) and (d).
a. Section 3805 (a) is amended to read:
"Section 3~5(a) General. Combination standpipes shall be installed
in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Design and installation
shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No.
14. Where a combination standpipe is installed in accordance with this Section,
a separate dry standpipe system need not be installed."
h. Section 3805(b) is amended to read:
"(b) Where Required. A combination standpipe system may be installed
in lieu of dry standpipes and wet standpipes required under Sections 3803 and
3804."
c. Section 3~5(d) is amended by amending the fifth sentence of subsection
5 to read:
"Standpipes located in smokeproof enclosures shall have outlets in
the stairway."
SECTION 107. Section 3806 is amended to read:
"Section 3~6. During the construction of a building and until tYie
permanent fire-extinguishing system has been installed and is in service, fire
protection shall be provided in accordance with the regulations of the Depart-
ment of Labor and Industrial. Relations, State of Hawaii and the 'Rules and
Regulations of the Fire Marshall, State of Hawaii'."
SECTION 108. Section 3906(b), paragraph 2, is amended to read:
'^~9here arty usable space having headroom of 4 feet or more occurs under
a raised platform of an assembly room such platform shall be of not less than
one-hour fire-resistive construction or of heavy timber floor construction."
SECTION 109. Section 4005 is amended to read:
"Section 4005. Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided as speci-
fied in the Public Health Regulations, State of Hawaiif."
SECTION 110. Table No. 44-A is amended by adding a superscript 1 to
PROTECTION REQUIRED in the right-hand column and adding a footnote to read:
"1Not applicable to construction in Preservation, Agricultural and
Residential. Districts except when required by the Building Official."
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SECTION 111. Section 4501 is amended by deleting the fourth paragraph.
SECTION 112. Section 4502 is deleted.
SECTION 113. Section 4503 is deleted.
SECTION 114. Section 4504 is amended to read:
"Section 4504. Roof caves, cornices, belt courses, and appendages
such as water tables, sills, capitals, bases and architectural projections which
cannot be occupied or used may project over the public street of the building
site a distance as determined by the clearance of the lowest point of the pro-
;iection above the grade immediately below, as follows:
"Clearance above grade less than 8 feet -
No projection is permitted.
"Clearance above Prade over 8 feet -
One inch of pro,iection is permitted for each additional
inch of clearance provided that no such projection shall
exceed a distance of 4 feet.
"Roof caves shall be sloped to downspouts and~or gutters leading
back to the building which shall conduct arty drainage under the sidewalk area
through the curb to the street gutter."
SECTION 115. Section 4505 is amended to read:
"Section 4505. (a) ~~ neral. For the purpose of this Section, a
marouee shall include any ob?ect or decoration attached to or a part of said
marouee, except signs.
"(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 sidewalk or ground below. There shall be a
minimum of 8 feet vertical clearance between the lower point of any marquee to
the sidewalk below.
"(c) Construction. A marquee shall be supported entirely from
the building and shall be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials.
"E7CCEPTIOTd: Drop-roll curtains o£ canvas may be suspended
below exterior periphery, provided a minimum clearance of '? feet from the side-
walk below is maintained.
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"(d) Roof Construction. The roof or arty part thereof may be a
skylight, provided wire glass not less than 1/4 inch thick with no single pane
more than 18 inches wide is used.
"Every roof and skylight of a marquee shall be sloped to down-
spouts which shall conduct any drainage from the marquee under the sidewalk to
the curb.
°(e) Location Prohibited. Every marquee shall be so located as
not to interfere with the operation of any exterior standpipe or to obstruct the
clear passage of stairways or exits from the building or the installation or
maintenance of street lighting."
SECTION 116. Amending Section 4506(b).
The exceptions to Section 4506(b) are amended to read:
'~CEPTIONS: 1. A fixed awning not more than 10 feet in length may
be erected over a doorway to the building.
"2. Fixed awnings projecting not more than 4 feet from the face
of the building and of a total length not more than 50 per cent of the street
frontage of the building may he erected over windows along the street."
SECTION 117. Section 4506(c) is amended by amending "2 feet to the face of
the nearest curb line" to read "2 feet 6 inches to the face of the nearest curb
line."
SECTION 118. Section 4507 is amended to read:
"Section 4507. No doors, either fully opened or when opening, shall
project beyond the property line."
SECTIOtd 1.19. Chapter 49 is added to read:
"CHAPTER 49 - PATIO COVERS
"Section 4901. Patio covers are one story roof structures which shall
not exceed 12 feet in height. Patio covers shall be open on one or more sides
for a clear height of not less than 6 feet S inches between the floor and the
soffit of supporting members. Where two sides are open, such open sides may be
partially closed by solid walls which are not more than 36 inches in height above
the patio floor and the remaining sides may be totally enclosed.
Open sides
shall not be covered with any materials which would obstruct the free passage
of light and air.
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"Patio covers may be detached or attached to other buildings as
accessories to Group J, Group I or to single dwelling units in Group H Occupan-
cies. Patio covers shall he used only for recreational, outdoor living purposes
and not as carports, garages, storage rooms or habitable rooms.
"EXCEPTION: Open sides may be closed with insect screening and
plastic.l
"Section 4902. Design Loads. Patio covers shall be designed and
constructed to sustain, within the stress limits of this Code, all dead loads
plus a minimum vertical live load of 10 pounds per square foot. Such covers
shall be designed to resist the minimum horizontal wind load set forth in this
Code, except that where less than 12 feet high the horizontal wind load shall be
10 pounds per sauare foot. In addition, they shall be designed to support a mini-
mum wind uplift eoual to the horizontal wind load acting vertical upward normal
to the roof surface, except that for structures not more than 10 feet above grade
the uplift may be three-fourths of the horizontal wind load. when enclosed with
insect screening or plastic 1, wind loads shall be applied to the structure assum-
ing it is fully enclosed.
7-The plastic referenced in Sections 4901 and 4902 is readi7~ removable trans-
lucent or readiJ,y removal transparent flexible plastic screening of not more
than 20 mil thickness.
"Section 4903. Light and Ventilation. 'rThere required windows open
into a patio cover, the requirements of Sections 1305 and 1405 shall apply.
"Section 4904. A patio cover may be supported on a concrete slab on
grade without footings provided the slab is not less than 3-1/2 inches thick and
ilrrther provided that the columns do not support live and dead loads in excess
of ?50 pounds per column.
".Section 4905. Construction. Construction shall be of noncombusti-
ble material-s, except for buildings of Type III and V construction.
"Section 4905. Roof Coverin~*. For roof covering see Section 1704.
"EXCEPTIONI: For patio covers attached to a building of Group I
or Group J Occupancy, the roof covering may be of such plastic materials as may
be approved by the Buildinp_, Official. The use of such plastic roof covering
when so approved is subect to the following limitations:
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"l. Such structures shall project not more than 16 feet,
including the overhang, from the face of the exterior wall of the building and
shall not exceed 400 souare feet in any single continuous area. Such areas of
plastic patio covering shall be separated from each other by at least 10 feet.
"2. Parking and storage of motor vehicles shall not be
permitted under such structures."
SECTION 120. Chapter 50 is deleted.
SECTION 121. Chapter 51 is deleted.
SECTIOPI 122. Section 5402 is amended to read:
"Section 5402(a) General: Each light shall bear the manufacturerTs
label designating the type and thickness of glass. Each light with special
performance characteristics such as laminated, heat-strengthened, Yully tem-
pered, or irsulated shall bear the manufacturer's identification showing the
special characteristic and thickness by etching or other permanent identifi-
cation that shall. be visible after the glass is glazed.
"EXCEPPION: When approved by the Building Official labels
may he omitted provided an affidavit is furnished by the glazing contractor
certifying ghat each light is glazed in accordance with approved plans and spec-
ifications.
"(b) Safety Glazing. Labels for safety glazing in Hazardous
locations as specified in Section 5405 shall comply with Section 321-132 of
Part XII, Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended."
SECTION 123• Section 5405 is amended to read:
"Section 5405. Regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass in jalousies
and louvered windows shall be no thinner than normal 732. inch and no longer than
3F; inches. Ldhen other glass types are used, design shall be submitted to the
Building Official for approval. Exposed glass edges shall be smooth. Wire glass
used for ;jalousies may have wires in the long direction only and shall not have
wires exposed on the long edges."
SECTION 124. Section 5405 is amended to read:
"Section 5406. Glazing in "hazardous locations" shall be of "safety
glazing material." "Hazardous locations" and ^safety glazing material" shall be
as defined in Part XII, Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended."
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SECTION 125. Table No. 54-C is amended by amending the entries in the right
hand column under "Geer 50 Sa. Ft.;" for "Minimum Frame Lap " and "Minimum Glass
Frame Lap" to read: "3/8".
SECTION 126. Tables No. 54-D and 54-E are deleted.
SECTION 127. Adding Chapter 5?•
Appendix, Chapter 57 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING FALIOUT SHELTERS, Uniform
Building Code, 1973 Edition, is by reference incorporated herein and made a part
of this Code and Section 5709 is added to read:
"Section 5"Oy. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 303, relating
to building permit fees, arty person, firm or corporation constructing a single-
purposes fallout shelter shall not be charged a building permit fee for the
construction of a structure to be used exclusively as a fallout shelter, or that
portion of a structure to be occupied exclusively as a fallout shelter."
SECTION 128. Section 6002 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
'sGJherever the Uniform Building Code Standards are referred to as the
standard in this Code, compliance with the current codes and standards of the
National Fire Protection Association will be equivalent to meeting the Uniform
Building Code Standards."
SECTION 129. Chapter 61 is added to read:
"FACTORY BUILT HOUSING.
"Section 6101.. Applicability. Nothing in this section shall apply
to prohibit the installation of }factory built housings as defined in the State
of Hawaii. Regulation XXXVII, Factory Built Housings, which conforms to the pro-
visions of this article.
"Section 6102. Permits Required. No person shall install factory
built housing, or cause the foregoing to be done, without first obtaining a sepa-
rate building permit from the Building Official for each factory built kiousing
for each building where such building consists o£ more than one factox•y built
housing unit.
"Section 6103. Permit Fees. A fee for each building permit shall be
paid to the Building Ufficial as provided in this Chapter. The fee will be
based on all costs of installing the factory built house on the site and the
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value of all additions or alterations to be made, including the cost of carport,
fences, retaining walls, etc.
"Section 6104. Minimum Requirements.
"(a) Factory built housing shall bear the insignia of approval
of the State of Hawaii.
"(b) For a Building composed of more than one factory built
housing unit, each unit shall bear the insignia of approval of the State of
Hawaii .
"(c) To obtain a building permit for the installation of factory
built housing or a building composed of more than one factory built housing unit,
the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form fur-
nished for that purpose. Every such application shall be accompanied by plans as
required by Section 301(c) and shall give the following information:
"For Buildine Department
1. Model Number of house.
2. Address and tax map key.
3. Foundation and posting details.
4. If carport, fence or retaining wall is being built con-
current~y, location and details.
"For Plannine Department
5. All yard setback dimensions.
6. Parking.
",. Building height, elevation details, and construction
therein.
8. Density and use details.
9. landscaping as required.
10. If lot has beach frontage, setback from shoreline.
11. Any and all other data necessary to substantiate compli-
ance with applicable provisions of the CZO.
"For Other Azencies
12. Location and details of drop driveway.
13• Where sewer service is unavailable, location of cesspool
or septic tank.
14. Grading.rr
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SECTIO[d 130. Chapter 62 is added to read:
"THATCHED MATERIAL ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDINGS; PROTECTOR AGAINST EXPOSURE FIRES.
"Section 6201. Applicability. Thatched material on the exterior of
buildings shall be permitted only upon buildings located in areas zoned for resort
uses which primarily service the tourist trade when approved by the Building Offi-
cial.
"The thatched material permitted in this Article shall. be used for
decorative purposes on the roof or wall of buildings. The building, independent
of the thatched material, shall. comply with all applicable provisions of this
Chapter.
'"4hen thatched material is used as permitted in this Article, and.
an appropriate permit is obtained therefor in accordance with Article I of this
Chapter, outside sprinklers for protection against exposure fires shall be required
as hereinafter provided.
"Section 6202. General. (a) Thatched materials used on the roo£ of a
building shall be protected by manually operated sprinkler heads, with adequate
water supply, pipe size and sprinkler head spacing in accordance with sprinkler
system requirements set forth in this Article.
"(b) Thatched materials used on the wall of a building shall be
protected by manually operated outside sprinklers. Sipe and spacing of sprinklers
and pipe siv,e shall be in accordance with Chapter 6, Outside Sprinklers for Pro-
tection Against Exposure Fires, of the National Fire Codes of the National Fire
Protection Association. Controls shall be as set forth in this Article.
"Section 6203. Sprinkler Requirements.
"(a) General. Sprinklers shall be located at the high point of
the roof. Upright or pendant sprinklers shall he used for gable roofs. Sidewall
sprinklers shall be used for shed roofs.
"(b) Spacing of Sprinklers. The maximum width of roof with one
row of sprinklers shall be as follows:
Roof Slone
Orifice Size
Width of Roof
1:3 or greater 3/8" 15'
n 1/2~~ 20 t
" 17/32" 25'
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Roof Slone Orifice Size Width of Hoof
Less than 1:3
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n
3/~„
1/2n
1'/32"
10'
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'Tlaximum spacing of sprinklers on branch lines (along ridge)
shall be as follows: 3/S-inch orifice - 6 feet; 1/2-inch orifice - 8 feet; 1"/32-
inch orifice - 10 feet.
"Conical roofs may be protected with one sprinkler at the
apex it' the diameter of the roof does not exceed the width of roof referred to
above.
"Where the width of a roof exceeds the width allowed for
one row of sprinklers, as provided in the table above, two or more rows of
sprinklers shall be reouired. The rows of sprinklers shall he placed such that
the entire roof area is protected.
°(c) Areas Protected. Each area (zone) of thatched material
that is separated fmm another thatched area by an open space of 20 feet or
more or by incombustible construction of 20 feet or more shall be considered
a separate area (zone).
"Risers to each separate zone shall not be less than that
shown in Subsection (3) below, except as modified as follows:
"1. More than one gone may be protected by one valve,
if the supply is adequate.
"2. If one area (zone) is larger than can be protected
with. the existing supply, the ones can be subdivided into subzones if the fol-
lowing criteria are met: An area of at least £300 square feet is protected by a
sub~one control. valve; there is at least a 10 percent overlap in coverage of
ad.ioining subzones; and operation of the manual control valves will automatically
transmit an alarm to the Pire Department.
"(d) Water Supply. Tree sprinkling system shall have a separate
connection to the water main in the street, to an approved automatic fire-extinguishing
system supply line, to a wet standpipe supply line, or to a domestic supply of
adeouate sine. The water supply reouired shall be determined from either of the
following:
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"1. Flow per sprinkler for the largest zone, with residual
pressure at the highest sprinkler at 15 pounds per square inch with all heads
operating, shall be as follows:
Orifice Size Gallons Per Minute
3/8" 15
1/2" 20
1%/3z" z5
"2. The flow shall be hydraulically calculated so as to
discharge at least 0.11 gallons per minute per square foot or surface area to
be sprinklered.
"(e) Riser and Pipe Si?e. Pipe sires shall be determined from
the flow 3s calculated above. However, no pipe less than one inch in size shall
he used. The following table may be used in con; unction with this flow calcula-
tion for the selection o£ pipe or riser si~.es:
Pipe or Riser Size
Orifice 1" _. 14" hn 2n 21rr 3n ~Zn ~rt
3/8" 3 4 ? 11 21 37 40 40
1/2" 2 3 5 8 15 2? 40 40
17/32" 1 2 4 6 11 19 30 38
"(f) Number of Sprinklers Served. The number of sprinklers on
a branch line shall not exceed 6. Center feed shall. be used for 6 or more sprin-
klers. The number of sprinklers under control of each control valve shall not
exceed 40. At the location of each valve, there shall be a drain connection and
a 1/4-inch valve outlet test connection. to accommodate pressure gauge.
"(g) Material Installed Above Grade. Piping shall be galvanized
steel. schedule 40 with galvanized malleable iron fittings or hard drawn copper
with silver solder fittings. Pipes shall be securely fastened to the structure.
"Valves shall be the manual type approved and listed by the
Underwriters' laboratories or by other approved testing agencies. Valves shall
be installed outdoors and so located as to be readily accessible in case of fire.
Signs indicating the use of valves shall be conspicuously posted.
"(h) Local Alarm. Arty one system with 20 or more sprinklers under
control of one valve shall be complemented with a local fire alarm, either elec-
trically or mechanically operated."
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iECTION 131. DRAINAGE APJD FLOOD CO NPROL.
1. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Intent. The Council of
the County of Hawaii hereby finds that:
(a) Heavy rain storms have periodically created destructive floods
in certain areas of the County threatening, the lives of its inhabitants and caus-
inp, damages to property;
(b) Certain shoreline areas of the County are sub,iect to tsunami
inundation;
(c) The continued development of these areas without providing
adeouate drainage and appropriate flood control measures would only aggravate
the conditions conducive to flooding; and
(d) Every effort should be made to minimize flood damage poten-
tial and to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the County of
Hawaii.
Therefore, this County deems it necessary to enact this section
for the sound economic development of the County of Hawaii and in the interest
of the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of
Hawaii.
?_. Definitions.
As used herein, the Following definitions shall apply unless the
context indicates otherwise:
"Chief Engineer" shall mean the Chief Engineer of the County or
his authorized representative.
"Flood" or "Flooding" shall mean a general and temporary condition
of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from (a) heavy rain-
fall, (b) the overflow of streams, rivers, or other inland water, or (c) abnormally
high tidal water or rising, coastal waters resulting, from severe storms, hurricanes
or tsunamis.
3. Requirements for Building Permit.
(a) No building permit shall be issued without the approval of
the Chief Engineer as to the adeouacy o£ drainage. In making a determination
as to the adeouacy o£ drainage the Chief Engineer shall consider topographic
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conditions, rainfall, runoff, land use, depth and width of drainage channels, size
o£ other drainage facilities, and past history of flooding, including tt~e extent
of flooding.
(b) ~V applicant for a building permit for the construction of
a structure shall, when required by the Chief Engineer, submit plans for the
improvement or construction of drainage facilities to the Chief Engineer for
approval. Upon approval of such plans the applicant shall be entitled to the
issuance of the building permit, if all other requirements of law have been
complied with.
(c) In the event a proposed building site is located in an area
identified on the zone maps (SF District) as being subject to flooding, any
proposed new construction must be designed and constructed to miniriize flood
damage; to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;
and to use materials and equipment which are resistant to flood damage. Plans
and specifications for such structures shall be stamped with the seal of an
architect or structural engineer duly registered under the provisions of Chapter
464, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(d) All new construction or substantial improvements of residen-
tial structures in the SF District shall have the lowest floor, including
basement, elevated to or above the level of the 100.year flood.
(e) A11 new construction or substantial improvement on non-
residential structures within the SF District shall have the lowest floor,
including basement, elevated to or above the level of the 100-year flood; or
together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, to be waterproofed
up to the level of the 100.year flood.
(f) Land filling done in conjunction with a proposed new con-
struction that would result in the blockage or impediment of flow in a natural
waterway and induce or aggravate flooding shall not be permitted.
(g) No sewage disposal facility located in the SF District
reouiring soil absorption will be approved where such system will not function
due to high ground water, flood or unsuitable soil characteristics.
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1~. The Chief Engineer shall have the authority to consider excep-
tions to the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this section and may grant
variances from the provisions thereof, if local topographic conditions clearly
indicate that the possibility of flooding is not present.
SECTIOrd 132. Repeal of prior ordinance; preservation of rights and liabi-
lities; construction of revised ordinance.
"Repeal of prior ordinance; what not repealed. All ordinances, sections
and parts of sections of ordinances of the County of Hawaii, in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
"Preservation of rights and liabilities. Said repeal shall not affect
any act done, ratified or confirmed, or arty right accruing or accrued or esta-
blished, or any action, suit or proceeding had or commenced in any civil cause,
prior to said repeal, but all rights and liabilities under arty ordinance embraced
in the said. ordinance or so repealed shall continue and may be enforced in the
same manner and with the same effect as if said repeal had not been made.
^Construction of Revised Ordinances. Provisions in said. ordinance shall
be construed as continuations or amendments of applicable or corresponding provi-
sions of previously existing, laws and not as new enactments. In case o£ a conflict
between said ordinance and other ordinances, or in case of latent and patent
ambiguity or obvious clerical error in said ordinance, reference may be made
to the previously existing, ordinances for the purpose of applying the rules of
construction relating to repeal by implication or for the purpose of resolving
the ambiguity or correcting the error.
SECTION 133. Ordinance P1o. 501, Revised Ordinances of the County of Flawaii
19b", as amended, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 131x. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
IPffRODUCED I3Y:
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction:
Date of Adoption:
Effective Date:
January 22, 1975
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OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
~1ee•ting:
4ccion: Defer adoption of Bill on second and final reading pending
meeting of PiIC and interested parties as per request of PWC Chr.
on January 23, X975.
~<~: Bill 98
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Bill No. 98 - 1975
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION,
VOLUME I", BY REFERENCE, IN TOTO, WITH CERTAIN SUBSTITUTIONS
THERETO AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF
THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
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This Bill adopts the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition,
Volume I", by reference, in toto, with certain substitutions
thereto and repeals all sections and parts of ordinances of the
County of Hawaii in conflict therewith.
Date Introduced: January 22, 1975
Copies of the foregoing Bill, in full, are on file in the Office
of the County Clerk for use and examination by the public.
theimeeting ofrtheyCountytCOUncilgonnJanuaryp22sed975rsbyr~heing at
following aye and no vote:
AYES: LevinilYadaoaandnChairmanLYamada3ii8.Hisaoka, Kawahara,
NOES: None.
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