HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0128.040 2010-2012BRITTANY SMART
Councilmember
Ilawai i County Council
September 21, 2011
Hawai`i County Council
County of Hawai`i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
T0: Dominic Yagong, Chairperson
and Members of the Hawai'i County Council
FROM: ,,,Brittany Smart, Councilmember
bsmart@co.hawaii.hi.us
Phone: (808) 961 -826,3
'Fax: ,;.(818) 961 -8912
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SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to Bill No. 270, Draft 3; 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
Please find attached proposed amendments to Bill No. 270, Draft 3. The proposed amendments to Bill No. 270,
Draft 3, are illustrated below by Ramseyer format with respect to the contents of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, and bolded for
emphasis; material to be deleted is bracketed and stricken through, material to be added is underscored.
1. Section 5 -19 of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 5 -19. Permit required.
(a) No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, 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 building or structure from the building official; provided that one permit may be obtained for a
dwelling and its accessories, such as fence, retaining wall, pool, storage and garage structures.
(b) Permits will be further required for, but not limited to, the following:
(1) All Television /Radio Communication Towers, etc., not regulated by the Public Utility Commission.
(2) Complete new installations of all solar water heating systems, or the complete replacement of existing
system with all new components, or relocating of panels from roof to ground or vice versa, along with
plumbing and electrical permits.
(3) Construction or renovation of Handicap Accessible routes from parking lot to building or from building to
building on a lot.
(4) Water tanks or catchments, [regardless of height or size] greater than 5,000 gallons or with a
height to width ratio greater than 2:1.
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(5) Retaining walls four feet and higher. Stepped or terraced retaining walls 8' -0" of each other are
considered to be one wall when determining wall height.
EXCEPTIONS: A permit is not required for:
(1) Work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers, bridges, and poles, mechanical equipment
not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures.
(2) Temporary structures used during the construction of a permitted structure, temporary buildings,
platforms, and fences used during construction or for props for films, television or live plays and
performances.
(3) Re- roofing work with like material and installation of siding to existing exterior walls which will not
affect the structural components of the walls for Groups R -3 and U Occupancies.
(4) Temporary tents or other coverings used for private family parties or for camping on approved
campgrounds.
(5) Television and radio equipment (i.e. antennas, dishes) accessory to R -1 and R -3 Occupancies.
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must meet zoning requirements.
(6) Awnings projecting up to 4 feet and attached to the exterior walls of buildings of Group R -3 or U
Occupancy; provided that the awnings do not violate the provisions for "yards" in Chapter 25 (Zoning)
of the Hawaii County Code.
(7)
(8)
(9)
Standard electroliers not over 35 feet in height above finish grade.
Installation of wallpaper or wall covering which are exempted under the provisions of Section 801.1,
Interior Finishes, Chapter 8, IBC.
Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work with similar materials
for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate over $4000 in valuation in any twelve-
month period, and do not affect any electrical or mechanical installations.
(10) Painting and decorating.
(11) Installation of floor covering.
(12) Cabinet work for R -3 Occupancy and individual units of R -1 and U Occupancies which are not
regulated (under Section 310.3.12 Cooking Unit Clearances of this code). Wall mounted shelving not
affecting fire resistance or structural members of wall. This is dealing with clearances to cabinets and
range clearance to combustible.
(13) Work performed under the jurisdiction of Federal Government and/or located in Federal property.
(14) [ - - - ' ,, - • ] Prefabricated
swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are
entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18927 L).
(15) Department of Transportation, harbors, - section 266 -2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(16) Fences 6' -0" or less in height.
(17) Detached structures for animal shelters, storage sheds, towers, and similar uses not more than 6' -0" in
height or one -story detached accessory buildings provided the floor area does not exceed 200
square feet or 600 square feet on agricultural zoned lands where vertical members do not
exceed 12 feet and top of the roof does not exceed 14 feet at its highest point. Detached decks
or platforms less than 30" in height above grade. (Building cannot be located within building
setback as required by the Zoning, Chapter 25 of Hawaii County Code. Verify setback
requirements with the Planning Department).
] Agricultural buildings Tess than or
equal to 1,000 square feet in floor area defined as type U Division 1 structures (see definitions
5 -4). (Building cannot be located within building setback as required by the Zoning, Chapter 25 of
Hawai'i County Code. Verify setback requirements with the Planning Department).
(19) Playground equipment, excluding assembly or similar waiting areas.
(20) Replacement of solar water heating components (i.e. panels, tanks) in the same location and of the
same type, however; plumbing and /or electrical permits required.
(21) Wells and Reservoirs — Hawai'i Revised Statutes, chapter 178. Check requirements of other
governmental agencies. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
(22) Work performed under the jurisdiction or control of the State Department of Accounting and General
Services (DAGS).
(23) Site work on property, including but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, planter
boxes.
(24) Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment.
(251Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any
basement or story below."
2. Section 5 -22 of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 5 -22. Expiration.
(a) Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void (i) three (3) years after the date of issuance, or (ii) 120 days from the date of issuance
if the building or work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 120 days or more
at any time after the work has commenced. In the event of strikes or other causes beyond the control of the
builder, the building official may extend the aforementioned three (3) year or 120 day periods. The extension
of time granted shall be a reasonable length of time but in no case exceed six (6) months. Requests for an
extension must be made in writing to the building official. No exceptions will be allowed for building permits
issued prior to the adoption of this code.
(b) Upon expiration of a permit, all work shall cease and shall not be recommenced until a new permit is
obtained. The building official may waive the requirements for submittal of plans and specifications in
connection with a permit renewal if the work previously permitted remains the same, no amendments have
been made to the building code affecting the work, and previously approved plans are still on file. When the
building official determines that plans need not be submitted, the original plans, stamped and approved by
the building official, shall be the renewed permit plans.
(c) An owner - builder permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void five (5) years after the
date of issuance. If the building or work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned any
time after the work has commenced, the building official, upon request, may suspend the permit
expiration until such a time that the owner - builder is ready to re- commence building or work
authorized by approved permit."
3. Section 5 -61, Criminal prosecution, is deleted in its entirety:
"Section 5 -61. [ .] Reserved.
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4. Section 5 -76 of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 5 -76. Amendments to Appendix C; Group U — Agricultural Buildings.
Section C101, General, is amended by adding the following:
C101.2 Horticulture buildings. [
other structure ] Nonresidential farm /ranch buildings are exempt from this code.
Nonresidential farm /ranch building means any building that is used for agricultural
purposes, is located on a farm /ranch and is not used as a residential dwelling, and is
located on land that is an integral part of a farm /ranch operation and is classified as
agricultural land.
C101.3 Fences.
C101.3.1 General. Fences shall be constructed in accordance with this code and all
applicable County and State regulations.
C101.3.2 Barbed or razor wire fences. Barbed or razor wire shall not be used for
construction of any fence.
Exceptions:
(a) Barbed or razor wire may be used in fences enclosing the following
premises, provided that barbed or razor wire shall be placed along or
above the height of 6 feet from the ground, subject to the approval of the
fire department:
(1) Any "public utility" as defined in section 269 -1, Hawai'i Revised
Statutes;
(2) Premises in industrial zoned districts and used for storage or
handling of hazardous materials, and premises zoned 1 -2 or 1 -3,
intensive or waterfront industrial districts which are used for industrial
purposes and are not adjacent to premises used for other purposes;
(3) Zoos for keeping animals and birds for public view or exhibition;
(4) Jails, prisons, reformatories, and other institutions which are involved
in law enforcement or military activities where security against entry
is an important factor.
(b) Barbed wire may be used in premises used for pasturing cattle or raising
swine or to keep pigs or other wild animals out.
Section C101.3.3 Construction barrier. See Section 3306 for fences allowed during
construction or demolition."
5. W101.4, Section 1609.1.2, as provided in Section 5 -82 of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, is amended to read as
follows:
"1609.1.2 Protection of openings. Open and enclosed buildings shall be permitted to be
unprotected. In windborne debris regions glazing in building shall be impact- resistant or protected with an
impact- resistant covering meeting the requirements of an approved impact- resisting standard or ASTM E 1996
and of ASTM E 1886 referenced therein as follows:
1. Glazed openings located within 30 feet (9144 mm) of grade shall meet the requirements of the
Large Missile Test of ASTM E 1996
2. Glazed openings located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above grade shall meet the provisions of
the Small Missile Test of ASTM E 1996
Exceptions:
1. Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) and a maximum panel
span of 8 feet (2438 mm) shall be permitted for opening protection in one- and two -story buildings.
Panels shall be precut so that they shall be attached to the framing surrounding the opening
containing the product with the glazed opening. Panels shall be secured with the attachment
hardware provided. Attachments shall be designed to resist the components and cladding loads
determined in accordance with the provisions of ASCE 7. Attachment in accordance with Table
1609.1.2 is permitted for buildings with a mean roof height of 33 feet (10.058 mm) or less where
wind speeds do not exceed 130 mph (57.2 m /s).
2. Glazing in Occupancy Category I buildings as defined in Section 1604.5, including greenhouses
that are occupied for growing plants on a production or research basis, without public access shall
be permitted to be unprotected.
3. Glazing in Occupancy Category II, III or IV buildings located over 60 feet (18,288 mm) above the
ground and over 30 feet (1,944 mm) above aggregate surface roofs located within 1,500 feet (458
m) of the building shall be permitted to be unprotected.
4. Glazing in Occupancy Category II and III buildings that can receive positive external pressure in
the lower 60 feet (18,288 mm) shall be assumed to be openings unless such glazing is impact -
resistant or protected with an impact- resistant system.
Exception: Glazing in Occupancy Category III buildings defined by Table 1604.5 of the following
occupancies shall be provided with windborne debris protection:
a. Covered structures whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load
greater than 300.
b. Health care facilities with an occupant load of 50 or more resident patients, but not having
surgery or emergency treatment facilities.
c. Any other public building with an occupant load greater than 5,000.
1609.1.2.1 Building with openings. Where glazing is assumed to be an opening in accordance with Section
1609.1.2, the building shall be evaluated to determine if the openings are of sufficient area to
constitute an open or partially enclosed building as defined in ASCE 7. Open and partially enclosed
buildings shall be designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of ASCE 7. Partially
enclosed Occupancy R -3 buildings [shall] may also include a residential safe room in accordance
with Section 422, Hawai'i Residential Safe Room.
1609.1.2.2 Louvers. Louvers protecting intake and exhaust ventilation ducts not assumed to be open
that are located within 30 ft (9,144 mm) of grade shall meet requirements of an approved impact -
resisting standard or the Large Missile Test of ASTM E 1996.
TABLE 1609.1.2
WIND -BORNE DEBRIS PROTECTION FASTENING SCHEDULE
FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS a,b,c
FASTENER TYPE
FASTENER SPACING
Panel span
<_ 4 feet
4 feet
< Panel span
<_ 6 feet
6 feet
< Panel span
<_ 8 feet
No. 6 screws
16"
12"
9"
No. 8 screws
16"
16"
12"
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg,
1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h.
a. This table is based on a maximum wind speed (3- second gust) of 130 mph and mean roof
height of 33 feet or less.
b. Fasteners shall be installed at opposing ends of the wood structural panel. Fasteners shall
be located a minimum of 1 inch from the edge of the panel.
c. Fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate through the exterior wall covering a minimum of
1.75 inches into wood wall framing; a minimum of 1.25 inches into concrete block or concrete;
or into steel framing by at least three threads. Fasteners shall be located a minimum of 2.5
inches from the edge of concrete block or concrete.
d. Where screws are attached to masonry or masonry/stucco, they shall be attached utilizing
vibration - resistant anchors having a minimum withdrawal capacity of 490 pounds."
6. Section 5 -84 of Bill No. 270, Draft 3, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 5 -84. International Energy Conservation Code adopted.
Non - conditioned R -3 structures are exempted from this section. The "2006 International Energy
Conservation Code ", March 2007 Edition, published by the INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC.,
Publications, 44051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 -5795 is adopted by reference and
made a part of this code, subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth in this article. Copies of the 2006
International Energy Conservation Code, March 2007 Edition, and amendments thereto shall be available for
public inspection at the department of public works and the office of the county clerk."
No draft copy of Bill No. 270, Draft 4, is attached in an effort to conserve resources.
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