HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0128.128 2010-2012DOMINIC YAGONG
Council Chairperson
Council District 1
January 19, 2012
Hawaii County Council
County of Hawai`i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
To: Members of the Hawai`i County Council
From: Dominic Yagong, Chairperson
Email: dyagong @co.hawaii.hi.us
Phone: (808) 961 -8264
Fax: (808) 961 -8912
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Subject: Proposed Amendment to Bill No. 270, Draft 6, 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 see below a proposed amendment to Bill No. 270, Draft 6. The proposed amendment to
Bill No. 270, Draft 6, is illustrated by Ramseyer format (material to be added is underscored).
Section 5 -19, as provided in Bill No. 270, Draft 6, is amended 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.
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(4) Water tanks or catchments intended for potable /household use, regardless or height or size.
For additional requirements where water tank or catchment systems are used as means of fire
protection, see Chapter 26 of the Hawai`i County Code.
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.
(5)
The administrative authority is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of
foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the
whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed
statements have been filed complying, with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of
such permit for the foundation other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder's
own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure
will be granted.
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.
Supports or towers for television and radio equipment 6' -0" or less in height.
(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 Hawai`i County Code.
(7) Standard electroliers not over 35 feet in height above finish grade.
(8) Installation of wallpaper or wall covering which are exempted under the provisions of Section
801.1, Interior Finishes, Chapter 8, IBC.
(9) 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) Swimming pools for one and two- family dwelling units less than 24" in depth.
(15) Department of Transportation, Harbors, - section 266 -2, Hawai`i 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.
(18) One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed a) 120 square feet (11 m2); b) does not
exceed 600 square feet for agricultural zoned lands. (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).
(19) 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).
(20) Playground equipment, excluding assembly or similar waiting areas.
(21) 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.
(22) Wells and Reservoirs — Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 178. Check requirements of other
governmental agencies.
(23) Work performed under the jurisdiction or control of the State Department of Accounting and
General Services (DAGS).
(24) Water tanks or catchment systems 5,000 gallons or less in size with a height to width ratio of
not more than 2:1, to be used strictly for non - potable/household purposes such as agriculture,
irrigation or stock, and that are independent of the potable /household system."
In an effort to conserve resources, no draft copy of Bill No. 270, Draft 7, is attached.
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