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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0876.000 2008-2010 J OF Mt .�.,;. William P. Kenoi Warren H. W. Lee � �• � , I ; Mayor �'� Director William T. Takaba • t *E OF MF' - • Managing Director C yt u Paint DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -4224 (808) 961 -8321 • Fax (808) 961 -8630 www.co.hawaii.hi.us July 12, 2010 J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Council Members U Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street . r•• Hilo HI 96720 t Dear Chairman Yoshimoto and Council Members: Re: Chapter 5 — Building Code Transmitted herewith for the Council's consideration and approval is an ordinance repealing Chapter 5 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), to be replaced by a new Chapter 5, Relating to Building. On May 21, 2007, the Twenty -Fourth Legislature of the State of Hawai`i, with approval from the Governor, under Act 82 required the adoption of a uniform set of statewide building codes applicable to one and two family dwellings, all other residential uses, commercial and industrial buildings, and state buildings that would make it possible for building owners, designers, contractors and code enforcers within the State to apply consistent standards. This Act took effect on July 1, 2007. The Act required the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and implement a State Building Code which is established by the State Building Code Council. The Council is made up of nine voting members: one county building official from each of the four counties; one state fire council; one from the Department of Health; one from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; one from the Structural Engineers Association of Hawai`i; and one from the American Institute of Architects. The Act requires the Council to review and adopt, as appropriate, the new model building codes. Since the start of the State Building Code Council, we have reviewed and proposed the adoption of the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Under the jurisdiction of the State Building Code Council, the review process and adoption of the code has gone through extensive advertised meetings with the general public and various design professionals and organizations. Once approved by the Council, it had gone to regulatory approvals and publicized public hearings. Finally, it had gone to the Governor for approval and Bilk D 7C4 coma, No. 314 } Ref. Tor (�7 County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref. Date J UL 12 202 J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Council Members Hawai`i County Council Re: Chapter 5 — Building Code July 12, 2010 Page 2 signature. The effective date of the 2006 IBC was April 16, 2009. The four counties have eighteen months from the effective date to amend the State Building Code as it applies within their respective jurisdictions. Otherwise, the counties shall use the state model code and standards listed in Section 107E, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, as the referenced model code. The 2006 IBC with amendments submitted for approval has five Articles: • Article 1 — contains the general provisions, title, purposes and scoping. • Article 2 — administration and enforcement, administrative authority, compliance with codes and other laws, adoption of rules and right of entry, permits and permit fees, construction document requirements, required plans and specifications, inspections, violations, enforcement and penalties. • Article 3 — installation requirements, 2006 IBC is incorporated by reference. The 2006 IBC with amendments is submitted as it relates to the State Building Code, with the exception of the administrative portion (Articles 1 & 2) of the code which varies by each county. Since the 2006 International Residential Code has not been adopted by the State of Hawai`i, provisions for one and two family dwellings as it relates to the building code are made part of the amendments to the 2006 IBC. • Article 4 — adopting amendments and addition of appendices that apply: o Appendix C — Group U Agricultural Buildings o Appendix I — Patio Covers o Appendix L — Factory -Built Housing o Appendix M — Thatch Material on Exterior of Buildings; Protection Against Exposure Fires o Appendix U — Hawai`i Hurricane Sheltering Provisions for New Construction (this includes Hawai`i Residential Safe Room) o Appendix W — Hawai`i Wind Design Provisions for New Construction o Appendix X — Indigenous Hawaiian Architecture Structures • Article 5 — Adoption of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code as amended by Hawaii County. S Icerely, V Lou V • en . ' . Lee, P.E. Director cc: Building Division County of Hawai' i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.