HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1989-101 1988-1992COUNTY OF HAWAII,'' STATE OF HAWAII
ORDINANCE NO.
89 101
Bill No. 79
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE MODEL FIRE CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 26, of the Hawaii County Code, as
amended, is hereby amended to read:
"Section 26 -1. Adoption of the State Model Fire Code. The
State Model Fire Code as adopted by the Hawaii State Fire Council
on [April 6, 19791 July 23, 1987, pursuant to act 241, Session
Laws of Hawaii 1978, amending chapter 132, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, which incorporated the Uniform Fire Code, [1976] 1985
of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, Inc., is by reference
incorporated herein and made a part hereof and is hereby adopted
by reference, subject to the amendments in this chapter."
Section 26 -2. Section 1.101 is amended to read:
"Sec. 1.101. This code shall be known and may be cited
as the Hawaii County Fire Code."
Section 26 -3. Section 2.202 is amended to read:
"Sec. 2.202. (a) The fire chief shall designate
a fire inspector who shall be responsible to conduct
investigations on the cause, origin and circumstances
of each and every fire occurring in the jurisdiction
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involving loss of life or injury to Person or destruction
or damage to Property and, if it appears that such fire is
of suspicious origin, the chief shall then take immediate
charge of all Phvsical evidence relating to the cause of
the fire and shall pursue the investigation to its
conclusion. The fire inspector shall make a report in
writing to the fire chief of all facts and findings
relative to each investigation and should it appear during
any investigation that a fire is of suspicious origin the
inspector shall notify the fire chief forthwith."
Section 26 -4. Section 2.204 is amended to read:
"Violation and Penalty
Sec. 2.204. Any Person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day or Portion thereof during which any
violation of any provisions of this code is committed,
continued or Permitted, and upon conviction of any
such violation, such person shall be Punished by a
fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for
not more than one Year, or by both such fine and
imprisonment."
Section 26 -5. Section 2.205 is amended to read:
"Procedure on Arrest: Summons or Citation
Sec. 2.205. (a) The chief and members of the
fire Prevention bureau (hereinafter referred to as
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'authorized Personnel'), may, pursuant to section 2.105,
arrest without warrant alleged violators by issuing a
summons or citation in accordance with the Procedure
specified in this section. Nothing in this section shall
be construed as barring such authorized personnel from
initiating prosecution by warrant or such other judicial
process as is Permitted by statute or rule of court.
(b) Procedure on Arrest. Authorized Personnel
upon making an arrest for a violation of the Fire
Code, may take the name and address of the alleged
violator and shall issue to the Person in writing a
summons or citation hereinafter described, notifying
the Person to answer the complaint to be entered
against the person at a place and at a time Provided
in said summons or citation.
(c) Summons or Citation.
1. There shall be Provided for use by
authorized personnel, a form of summons or citation
for use in citing violators of the Fire Code which
does not mandate the physical arrest of such
violators. The form and content of such summons or
citation shall be as adopted or Prescribed by the
administrative fudge of the district court and shall
be printed on a form commensurate with the form of
other summonses or citations used in modern methods of
arrest, so designed to include all necessary
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information to make the same valid within the laws and
regulations of the State of Hawaii and the County of Hawaii.
2 In every case when a citation is issued,
the original of the same shall be given to the
violator; provided that the administrative iudge of
the district court may prescribe by giving to the
violator a carbon copy of the citation and Provide for
the disposition of the original and any other copies.
3 Every citation shall be consecutively
numbered and each carbon copy shall bear the number of
its respective original."
Section [26 -3.] 26 -6. Section [1.215] 2.302 is amended
to read as follows:
"Sec. [1.215] 2.302 Board of Appeals.
(a) Creation. There shall be and is
created a board of appeals, consisting of
five members who shall be qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to fire safety and at least one
of whom shall be by training and experience
familiar with building structures and
flammable materials.
The members of the appeals board shall be
Appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the
council in the manner prescribed in section 13 -4 of
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the Hawaii County Charter, as amended, and
the appeals board shall be governed by the provisions
of that charter provision.
(b) Procedure. The proceedings of the
appeals board shall be subject to the
provisions of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, as amended. The appeals board
shall adopt rules and regulations for
conducting its meetings, hearings, and
investigations in conformity therewith and
may impose reasonable fees to cover the costs
of such proceedings.
(c) Appeals Any appeal from the decision
of the fire chief in the administration of
the Fire Code involving any denial of the use
of new or alternate materials types of
construction equipment devices or
appliances or any petition for varying the
application of the Fire Code may be submitted
to the fire board of appeals for hearing and
determination as specified in Uniform
Building Code section 204- as amended under
chapter 5. Hawaii County Code as amended."
Section [26 -4] 26 -7. Section [1.301(d)] 4.101(b) is
added to read as follows:
"[(d)] (b) Permits are required under the
following sections:
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1. Sec. [14.102] 45.102 (Application of
Flammable Finishes)
2. Sec. [15.103] 79.103 (Flammable and
Combustible Liquids)
3. Sec. [20.102(a)] 82.102(a) (Liquified
Petroleum Gases)
4. Sec. [26.101] 25.101 (Places of Assembly)
5. Sec. [30.101] 32.101 (Tents and Air
Supported Structures)"
Section [26 -5.] 26 -8. Section [1.301(e)] 4.101(c) is
added to read:
"Permit fees.
1. There shall be an annual fee of $25.00
for a Section [14.102] 45.102 permit.
2. There shall be a fee of [$25.00]
50.00 for tanks up to 4,999 gallons and
[$40.00] 80.00 for tanks 5,000 gallons
or larger for a section 79.103 tank
installation permit.
3. There shall be a fee of $25.00 for
tanks of 125 -499 gallons and $40.00 for
tanks 500 gallons or larger for a section
[20.102(a)] 82,101(a) tank installation
permit.
4. There shall be an annual fee of $40.00
for a Section [26.101] 25.101 permit.
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5. There shall be a fee of $25.00 for each
section [30.101] 32.101
permit. -.
Section [26 -6.] 26 -9. Section [1.404] 9.104 is
amended by amending the definition of
"Building Code" to
read:
"BUILDING CODE shall mean chapter 5, Hawaii
County Code, as amended."
Section [26 -7.1 26 -10. Section [1.407) 9.107 is
amended by amending the definition of "Electrical
read: Code" to
"ELECTRICAL CODE shall mean chapter 9, Hawaii
County Code, as amended."
Section 26 -11. Section 9.108 is amended by
the definition of " amendin
Fireworks" to read:
"FIREWORKS shall mean
amended,"
Section [26 -8.] 26 -12. Section [1.418.] 9.118 is
amended by amending the definition of "Plumbing Code"
read: to
"PLUMBING CODE shall mean chapter 17, Hawaii
County Code, as amended."
Section 26 -13. Section 10.201 is amended to read:
false alarm of fire.
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Sec. 10.201. It shall be unlawful for an
person willfully or maliciously to tamper with,
molest, iniure or break any public fire alarm
apparatus, wire, or signal, or willfully or
maliciously to send, give, transmit, sound or
cause to be sent, given, transmitted or sounded
any false alarm of fire by telephone, fire alarm
system or signal, or any other means."
Section 26 -14. Section 10.203 is amended to read:
"Sec. 10.203. No person shall use or
operate any hydrant or other valves installed on
any water system intended for use by the chief for
fire suppression purposes and which is accessible
to any public highway, alley or private way open
to or generally used by the public, unless such
person first secures a permit for use from the
board of water supply as to hydrants supplied with
water by said board."
Section 2 -15. Section 10.206 is amended to read:
"Sec 10.206. (a) No person shall place
or keep any post fence vehicle growth trash
storage or other materials or thing-near any fire
hydrant fire department connection or fire
Protection system control valve that would prevent
such equipment or hydrant from being immediately
discernible or in any other manner deter or hinder
the fire department from gaining immediate access
to said equipment or hydrant. A minimum three-
foot clear space shall be maintained around the
circumference, of the fire hydrant, except as
otherwise required or approved by the fire chief.
(b) The police department may remove any
vehicle left unattended upon any street within ten
feet of any fire hydrant to the nearest garage or
other place of safety. The registered owner shall
be liable for all reasonable expenses incurred in
the removal and storage of such vehicle."
Section 26 -16. Section 10.302(h) is added to read:
"(h) Licenses are required under the following
sections;
1. Section 10.302(4, (Inspection and
Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems),
2. Section 10.302(8) (Inspection and
Testing Portable Fire Extinguishers)."
Section 26 -17. Section 10.302(i) is added to read:
"(i) License fees:
1. There shall be a $25.00 license fee for
three years for a section 10.302(d) license.
2. There shall be a $25.90 license fee for
three Years for a section 10.302(8) license."
Section 26 -18. Article 74 is amended by adding
Section 74.103 to read as follows:
"Registration
Sec. 74.103. (a) When required by the
fire chief, any person, firm, or corporation
storing, handling, or using any flammable or
nonflammable compressed gas that is corrosive,
toxic or oxidizing in nature shall file a
Hazardous Materials Disclosure Form with the
fire department.
(b) A material safety data sheet or
equivalent information provided by the
manufacturer shall be submitted with the
Hazardous Materials Disclosure Form when
requested by the fire chief for a specific
product.
(c) Any change in or addition to the
compressed gases stored, handled, or used by any
person, firm, or corporation, including the
receipt of a new or different compressed gas,
shall be reported to the fire department by
submission of an amendment to the Hazardous
Materials Disclosure Form.
(d) The fire chief may exempt certain
compressed qases from the provision of this
section where it has been demonstrated that
the product does not present a potential
danger to the public health, safetv, or
welfare."
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Section 26 -19. Section 79.903(f) is amended to read:
"(f) Special -type Dispensers. Approved special
dispensing systems such as, but not limited to, coin -
operated and remote preset types are permitted at
service stations, provided there is at least one
qualified attendant on duty hile the station is open
to the public.
1. The attendant or supervisor on duty shall
be capable of performing the functions and
assuming the responsibilities covered in
section 79.903(b).
2. Emergency controls shall be installed at a
location acceptable to the chief, but
controls shall be not more than 100 feet
from dispensers.
3. Instructions for the operation of dispensers
shall be conspicuously posted.
4. Remote preset -type devices are to be in the
'off' position while not in use so that
the dispenser cannot be activated without
the knowledge of the attendant.
5. The dispensing device shall be in clear view
of the attendant at all times and no
obstacle shall be placed between the
dispensing devices and the attendant.
6. A public address system shall be provided and
approved by the fire chief to permit the
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dspensing area
-_ at all times.
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s stem and —�
this rohibitiOn
Shall be
otherwise
Section 26 -20. Article 80 i
Secti s amended by adding
°R 80.102 to read as follows;
"Registration
b A materials
safQtv data sheet or
e uivalent information
rovided b the
fire wasted k
chief for a s ecific
roduct.
C Any Change in or ar7A.; 4-:.._
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submission of an amendment to the Hazardous
Materials Disclosure Form.
(d) In the event that some or all of the
information required on the Hazardous Materials
Disclosure Form is determined to constitute a
trade secret, the fire chief may waive or modify
the requirement for that information to be
submitted in such form.
(e) This section does not apply to
hazardous materials contained solelv in consumer
Products packaged for distribution to, and use by,
the general public, or to commercial products used
at an establishment solely for janitorial or minor
maintenance purposes; provided, that such products
shall be stored in such a manner and in such
quantity as permitted by the fire code.
(f) The fire chief may waive for a
specific product the registration requirements of
this section in instances where the product has
been satisfactorily demonstrated to present no
Potential danger to the public health, safety, or
welfare."
SECTION
2.
Ordinance
material to be
repealed is
bracketed.
New
material is
underscored.
When revising,
compiling, or printing this ordinance for inclusion in the
Hawaii County Code, the Corporation Counsel need not
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rsc0 n
u ude i brackets
ntie h � the bracketed
SECTION 3. material, or the
S ne th On 26 -g is
ECTION q repealed e event
affect t Ordinance is declared invalid, that any section Of this
SEC ION Other Parts of this Ordinance. h invalidity shall not
5• This
approval Ordinance shall take effect upon its
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of In troduct Date o
Date of lst R adin ong.
Effective Dateadin9:
3
June
June
21, 1989
21,
Jell'
1989
5, 1989
July
12, 1989
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By:
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APPENDIX I
STATE OF HAWAII
FIRE CODE
STATE FIRE COUNCIL
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Adoption of Chapter 12 -45
Amendment and Compilaton of Chapter 12 -45
Hawaii Administrative Rules
July 23, 1987
SUMMARY
Chapter 12 -45, Hawaii Administrative Rules, entitled "State
Fire Council State Fire Code" is adopted.
1. § §12 -45 -2 to 12 -45 -3 are amended.
2. §12 -45 -9 is amended.
3, § §12 -45 -11 to 12 -45 -17 are amended.
4. A new §12 -45 -17.01 is added.
5. § §12 -45 -18 to 12 -45 -19 are amended.
6. A new §12 -45 -19.01 is added.
7. §12 -45 -20 is amended.
8. A new §12 -45 -20.01 is added.
9. §12 -45 -22 is amended.
10. §12 -45 -25 is amended.
11. A new §12 -45 -25.01 is added.
12. § §12 -45 -26 to 12 -45 -36 are amended.
13. §12 -45 -39 is amended.
14. A new §12 -45 -39.01 and §12 -45 -39.02 are added.
15. §12 -45 -40 is amended.
16. A new §12 -45 -40.1 is added.
17. §12- 45. -41 is amended.
18. § §12 -45 -43 to 12 -45 -46 are amended.
19. 4512 -45 -48 to 12 -45 -49 are amended.
20. A new 512 -45 -49.01 and 512 -45 -49.02 are added.
21. 512 -45 -50 is amended.
22. 5512 -45 -52 to 12 -45 -53 are amended.
23. 5512 -45 -60 to 12 -45 -62 are amended.
24. 412 -45 -64 is amended.
25. 5512 -45 -68 to 12 -45 -70 are amended.
26. 512 -45 -72 is amended.
27. 512 -45 -74 is amended.
28. A new 512 -45 -75.01 is added.
29. A new 512 -45 -79.01 is added.
30. 5512 -45 -85 to 12 -45 -86 are amended.
31. A new 512 -45 -87.01 is added.
32. 512 -45 -89 is amended.
33. A new 512 -45 -89.01 and 512 -45 -89.02 are added.
34. A new 512 -45 -90.1 is added.
35. 312 -45 -91 is amended.
36. 412 -45 -94 is amended.
37. A new 512 -45- 102.01 is added.
38. A new 512 -45- 103.01 is added.
39. A new 512 -45- 104.01 is added.
40. 5512 -45 -105 to 12 -45 -106 are amended.
41. A new 512- 45 -107 is added.
42. Chapter 45 is comoiied.
FOREWORD
Pursuant to Act 241 of the Ninth Legislature the
State Fire Council is responsible for the adoption and
annual review of a State Fire Code.
The State Fire Code adopts by reference the
"Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition," subject to the
amendments as provided in this Chapter 12 -45, Hawaii
Administrative Rules.
In accordance with Chapter 132, HRS, the State
Fire Code adopted by the State Fire Council, shall be
transmitted to the respective county councils which
may, by ordinance, either enact its provisions or enact
more stringent provisions relating to protection of
persons and property against fire loss.
Each county adopting this code shall establish, by
ordinance, a board of appeals and shall specify by
ordinance the procedures and jursidiction which the
board shall have to hear and determine appeals from the
decision of the fire chief in the administration of
this code.
Act 241 of the 1978 State Legislature transfers
the functions and responsibilities of the State Fire
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Marshal to the respective counties as of July 1, 19.
HAWAII AD14INISTRATIVE RULES
TITLE 12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
SUBTITLE 7 BOARDS
CHAPTER 45
STATE FIRE COUNCIL
STATE FIRE CODE
§12-45 -1
Definitions
§12 -45 -2
Adoption of
the
Uniform
Fire Code
§12 -45 -3
Amendments
to
Section
1.101, UFC
§12 -45 -4
Amendments
to
Section
2.101, UFC
912 -45 -5
Amendments
to
Section
2.201(a), UFC
§12 -45 -6
Amendments
to
Section
2.201(b), UFC
§12 -45 -7
Amendments
to
Section
2.202, UFC
912 -45 -8
Amendments
to
Section
2.203, UFC
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Amendments
to
Section
2.302, UFC
§12 -45 -10
Amendments
to
Section
2.303(a), UFC
§12 -45 -11
Amendments
to
Section
2.303(b), UFC
912 -45 -12
Amendments
to
Section
2.303, UFC
912 -45 -13
Amendments
to
Section
4.101, UFC
g12 -45 -14
Deleting Section
4.101(18A),
(18B),
(18C), UFC
§12 -45 -15
Amendments
to
Section
4.101(18D), (18E),
(18F), UFC
§12 -45 -16
Amendments
to
Paragragh 44 of Section
UFC
§12 -45 -17
Amendments
to
Section
9.106, UFC
§12-45 -17,01
Amendment to
Section
9.117, UFC
912 -45 -18
Amendments
to
Section
9.122, UFC
912 -45 -19
Amendments
to
Section
9.124, UFC
§11 -45 -19,01
Amendment
to
Section
10.207(l), UFC
912 -45 -20
Amendments
to
Section
10.209, UFC
§12- 45.20.01
Amendments
to
Section
10.301(a), UFC
�1Z -45 -11
Amendments
to
Section
10.301(e), UFC
912 -45 -22
Amendments
to
Section
10.302(a), UFC
912 -45 -23
Amendments
to
Section
10.302(b), UFC
912 -45 -24
Amendments
to
Section
10.302, UFC
911 -45 -25
Amendments
to
Section
10.306, UFC
§12 -45 -25.01
Adding Section
10.306.1,
UFC
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§12 -45 -Z7
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§12 -45 -39.01
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§12 -45 -40.01
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Amendment
Amendments
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to
to
to
to
to
to
to
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
10.307(a), UFC
10.307(b), UFC
10.308(a), UFC
10.308(b)l, UFC
10.308(b)3, UFC
10.308(c)5, UFC
10.311(c), UFC
Amendments to Table 10.311, UFC
Amendments to Section 10.312, UFC
Amendments to Section 10.314(c),
Amendments to Section 10.402(c),
Amendments to Section 11.101(a),
Deleting Section 11.107, UFC
Adding Section 11.117, UFC
Deleting Section 11.203(a), UFC
Amendments to Section 11.203(b),
Amendments to Section 11.204, UFC
Deleting Section 11.208, UFC
Amendments to Section 12.103(c),
Amendments to Section 12.105(e),
Amendments to Section 12.106(e),
Amendments to Section 12.113(b),
Adding Section 12.201, UFC
Amendments to Section 13.103, UFC
Deleting Section 24.102, UFC
Amendments to Section 25.101, UF(
Amendments to Section 25.103, UF(
Amendments to Section 25.107(d),
Amendments to Section 25.108, UF(
Amendments to Section 25.112, UF(
Amendments to Section 25,114(b),
Amendments to Section 25.115, UF(
Deleting Section 25.116, UFC
Deleting Section 26.102, UFC
Deleting Section 27.102, UFC
Deleting Section 28.102, UFC
Deleting Section 29.102, 11FC
Deleting Section 30.101, UFC
Deleting Section 31.102, UFC
Amendments to Section 31.106, UFI
Amendments to Section 32.101, UFI
Amendments to Section 32.102, UFI
Amendments to Section 32.104(a),
Amendments to Section 32.105, OF
Amendments to Section 32.109, OF
Deleting Section 33.102, UFC
Deleting Section 34.102, UFC
Amendments to Section 34.104, OF
Deleting Section 35.102, UFC
Deleting Section 36.102, UFC
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UFC
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912 -45 -71
Deleting Section 46.102, UPC
512 -45 -72
Deleting Sections 47.101 to 47.112, UPC
512 -45 -73
Deleting Section 48.102, UPC
S12 -45 -74
Deleting Section 49.101(c), UPC
S12 -45 -75
Deleting Section 50.103, UPC
512 -45 -75.01
Deleting Section 51.103, UPC
512 -45 -76
Deleting Section 62.102, UPC
S12 -45 -77
Deleting Section 63.103, UPC
512 -45 -78
Deleting Section 74.103, UPC
S12 -45 -79
Deleting Section 75.103, UPC
512 -45 -79.01
Adding Section 75.603, UPC
512 -45 -80
Deleting Section 76.102, UPC
512 -45 -81
Deleting Sections 77.101 to 77.410, UPC
512 -45 -82
Amendments to Section 78.101, UPC
512 -45 -83
Amendments to Section 78.102(c), UPC
512 -45 -84
Amendments to Section 78.102, UPC
S12 -45 -85
Adding Section 78.107, UPC
512 -45 -86
Amendments to Section 79.103, UPC
S12 -45 -87
Amendments to Section 79.201(e)l, UPC
512 -45 -87.01
Deleting Section 79.205(c), UPC
512 -45 -B8
Amendments to Section 79.601, UPC
512 -45 -89
Amendments to Section 79.601(b), UPC
512 -45 -89.01
Deleting Section 79.902(g), UPC
512 -34 -89.02
Amendments to Section 79.902(h), UPC
512 -45 -90
Amendments to Section 79.903(a), UPC
S12 -45 -90.1
Amendments to Section 79.903(a), UPC
512 -45 -91
Amendments to Section 79.903(b), UPC
512 -45 -92
Amendments to Section 79.903(b), UPC
512 -45 -93
Amendments to Section 79.903(f)6, UPC
512 -45 -94
Amendments to Section 79.908, UPC
512 -45 -95
Deleting Sections 79.1101 to 79.1112, UPC
512 -45 -96
Deleting Section 79.1201, UPC
912 -45 -97
Deleting Section 79.1202, UPC
512 -45 -98
Amendments to Paragragh 1 of Section
79.1410, UPC
512 -45 -99
Deleting Section 79.1701, UPC
S12 -45 -100
Deleting Section 79.1803, UPC
512 -45 -101
Deleting Section 80.102, UPC
312 -45 -102
Deleting Section 81.103, UPC
512 -45- 102.01
Amendments to Section 81.106, UFC
512 -45 -103
Amendments to Section 82.102(a), UPC
512 -45- 103.01
Amendments to Section 82.105(d), UFC
912 -45 -104
Deleting Section 83.101, UPC
512 -45- 104.01
Amendments to Section 84.102(c), UPC
512 -45 -105
Adopting Appendix 1 -C, UFC
512 -45 -106
Adopting Appendix III -A, UFC
512 -45 -107
Repeal of Previous State Model Fire Code
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S12-45-1 definitions. The definitions in
chapter 12 -44 shall apply in the Uniform Fire Code and
this chapter. As used in this chapter, "UFC" means the
Uniform Fire Code. (Eff 6/6/86; comp ROB 131961 )
(Ruth: HRS 3132 -3) (Imp: HRS 3132 -3)
312 -45 -2 Ado Lion of the Uniform Fire Code. The
"Uniform Fire Code, 1985 Edition," as copyrighted and
published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and
the International Conference of Building Officials, is
made a part of this chapter, subject to the amendments
as provided in this chapter. (Eff 6/6/86; am and HRS A06131961 1 (Ruth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp:
3132 -3)
312 -45 -3 Amendments to section 1.101, UFC.
Section 1.101 of the UFC is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 1.101. This code shall be known as the
state fire code, may be cited as such, and shall be
referred to in this chapter as this 'code'. ( Eff
6/6/86; am and comp gWiAi319B1 HRS
3132 -3) (Imp: HRS S132-3)
312 -45 -4 Amendments to section 2.101, UFC.
Section 2.101 of the UFC is amended by adding
subsection (i) to read as follows:
"(i) vessels, as defined in section 9.124,
when moored, fastened, supported, or otherwise located
in the fire department's area of jurisdiction, shall be
subject to the requirements of this code applicable to
usage of similar occupancy." (Eff 6/6/86;
comp WS 13 Jul ) (AUth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp:
HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -5 Amendments to section 2.201(a), UFC.
Section 2.201(a) of the UFC is amended to read as
follows:
"(a) The fire department shall inspect as often
as may be necessary, all buildings and premises,
including such other hazards or appliances as the Eire
chief may designate by rules, for the purpose of
ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions
which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute
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§12 -45 -8
to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or
provisions of this code and of any other law or
standard affecting fire safety." [Eff 6/6/86;
coup AU6131981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -6 Amendments to section 2.201(b), UFC.
Section 2.20l(b)70—f--tli`eC is amended y amending the
last sentence to read as follows:
"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 the Uniform Building
Code." LEff 6/6/86; comp AU613 (981 ] (Auth:
HHS 4132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -7 Amendments to section 2.202, UFC.
Section 2.202 of th o UFC is amended y add ing
subsection (c) to read as follows;
"(c) ADJUSTER'S REPORT OF FIRE LOSSES.
Every company or agent transacting the business of fire
insurance in the State is hereby required to file with
the fire chief in each county through the secretary or
other officer, or duly appointed representative of the
insurance company, or through the adjuster, a monthly
record of fire losses paid or incurred on forms
prescribed, permitted, or furnished by the fire chief.
These forms shall contain information on each fire
loss, such as the name of the insured, name of the
adjuster, date and time of fire, cause of fire,
occupancy of property involved, construction of
building or structure burned, amount of fire insurance
carried on building and contents involved in the fire,
aiaount of insurance paid, and apportionment of the loss
where more than one company insured the risk." [Eff
6/b /86; comp "No 13 0, ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -8 Amendments to section 2.2, UFC.
Section 2.203 of —t a is amen e y a 03 ing
subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) basic field incident report forms may be
used." [Eff b /6/86; comp AU613198I ] (Auth:
HItS 4132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
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§12 -45 -9 Amendments to section 2.302, UFC.
Section 2.302 of a is amen e o rea as ounows:
"Sec. 2.302. Board of appeals. (a) Each county
adopting this code shall establish, by ordinance, a
board of appeals, hereinafter called the board, the
members of which shall be qualified by experience or
training to pass upon matters pertaining to fire
safety. The board shall be comprised of an odd number
of members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the
approval of the county council. The members of the
board shall serve for a term of five years and until
their successors have been appointed and qualified be
provided that the members originally appointed
appointed on a staggered term basis.
Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of
a term of office shall be filled for the remainder of
such unexpired term in the same manner as for an
original appointment. Tile board shall select a
chairperson and vice - chairperson annually.
(b) All board action requires an affirmative vote
by a majority of the members.
(c) Each county adopting this code shall specify
by ordinance the procedures and the jurisdiction which
the board shall have to hear and determine appeals froin
the decision of the fire chief in the administration of
this 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. The board may reverse, affirm, or
modify, wholly or in part, the decision if the board
finds: eration, or
(1) That strict application, op
enforcement of the code provisions or
result
provisions being appealed from, would
in practical difficulty or unnecessary
hardship to the applicant; and
(2) That safety to life, limb, and property will
not be jeopardized.
(d) Each member of the board shall be compensated
at the rate specified by the respective county
ordinance.
(e) The proceedings of the board shall be subject
to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The board
shall adopt reasonable rules for conducting its
meetings, hearings, and investigations, and may impose
reasonable fees to cover the costs of the proceedings."
(Eff 6/6/86; am and comp 1115 13 1931 ] (Auth:
HRS §13Z -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
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§IL -4j -iI
§12 -45 -10 Amendments to
s section 2y30e(a), UFC.
Section 2.303(a) o the UrC
Article 10. [Eff 6/6/86; comp A 6131567
(Huth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: § 32 -))
§12 -45 -11 Amendments is section to30reab), UFC.
Section 2.303(b) o the
follows:
,-(b) Whenever this code is inapplicable for any
reason to any situation involving the protection of
persons and property from the hazards of fire and of con
explosion, the methods
installations, Practices,
provide those protections, to a reasonable degree,
shall be in accordance with nationally recognized and
well established methods of fire prevention ant ions by
control, as set forth in the following publica
the National Fire Protection Association, as amended which are in this
of this codetas, though set forthedinb reference as part
full.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Batterymarch Park
quincy, MA 02269
National Fire Codes, 1985 volumes
10 Installation Portable Fire Extinguishers
11 Foam Extinguishing Syste'ns
11A Foam Systems, High Expansion
12 Carbon Dioxide Systems
12A Halon 1301 Systems
128 Halon 1211 Systems
13 Sprinkler Systems, Installation
13A Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Sprinkler Systems
130 Sprinkler Systems, One and Two Family
Dwellings
14 Standpipe and Hose Systems, Installation
15 'dater Spray Systems for Fire Protection
16 Foam -Water Sprinkler and Spray Syst
17 Dry Chemical Systems Installation
20 Centrifugal Fire Pumps,
22 dater Tanks for Private Fire Protection
30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
31 Uil Burning Equipment Installation
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I
yIL -45 -11
33
37
45
50
50A
508
51
518
54
54A
56F
58
59
59A
6 1 B
6 1 C
66
71
72A
72B
72C
72D
7Zt
75
76A
77
80
80A
82
8bA
90A
91
96
101
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and
Combustible Materials
Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas
Turbines
Laboratories Using Chemicals
Bulk Oxygen Systems
Gaseous Hydrogen Systems
Liquefied Hydrogen System at Consumer Sites
Welding and Cutting, Oxygen -Fuel Gas
Systems for
Cutting and Welding Processes
Fuel Gas Code, National
Industrial Fuel Gas Code
Non - Flammable Medical Gas Systems
Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Storage and
Handling
LP Gases at Utility Gas Plants
Liquefied Natural Gas, Storage and Handling
Grain Elevators and Bulk Handling
Flour and Feed Mills, Applied Grain Storage
Elevators, Prevention of Dust Explosions
Agricultural Dust
Central Station Signaling Systems
Local Protection Signaling Systems
Auxiliary Signaling Systems
Remote Station Signaling Systems
Proprietary Signaling Systems
Automatic Fire Detectors
Electronic Coinputer /Data Processing
Equipment
Health Care Facilities, Essential
Electrical Systems for
Static Electricity
Fire Doors and Windows, Installation of
Exposure Fires, Protection from
Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling
Systems and Equipment
Ovens and Furnaces, Design, Location and
Equipment
Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
Blower and Exhaust Systems, Dust, Stock and
Vapor Removal
Cooking Equipment, Vapor Removal
Life Safety Code; chapters 12, 13, 14, 15
(New and Existing Health Care Occupancies;
New and Existing Detention and Correctiona'
Occupancies) Sections 12- 1.3(c) and
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102
110
231
231A
231C
231D
241
303
329
395
407
409
416
418
664
704
1123
1231
13- 1.3(c) are amended to read as follows:
"A building, or part thereof used for
lodging or boarding of six or more persons
who are incapable of self - preservation
because of age, or physical or mental
limitation."
Tents and Air - Supported Structures,
Assembly Seating
Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Storage, General Indoor
Storage, General Outdoor
Rack Storage of Materials
Rubber Tires, Storage of
Building Construction and
Operations
Marinas and Boatyards
Flammable and Combustible
Underground Leakage of
Flammable and Combustible
Storage of
Aircraft Fuel Servicing
Aircraft Hangars
Ai r ort Terminals
Demolition
Liquids,
Liquids, Farm
p
Roof -top Heliport Construction and
Protection
Wood Processing and Woodworking Dust
Explosion
Fire Hazards of Materials, Identification
Systems for
Fireworks, Public Display
Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire
Fighting [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp gUG1319� 1 (Ruth: HRS
5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -12 Amendments to section 2.303, UFC.
Section 2.303 is amended by adding subsection (c) to
read as follows:
"(c) The following standards, as they existed on
December 1, 1986, are intended for use as a guide in
the design, fabrication, testing, and use of equipment,
regulated by this Code.
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE
10018
1430 Broadway, New York,
ANSI STANDARDS
45 -9
ANSI A13.1 Identification of Piping Systems,
Scheme for the, 1975
ANSI 831 Guide
ANSI 831.1 Power Piping 1980
ANSI B31.2 Fuel Gas Piping 1968
ANSI 831.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum
Refinery Piping 1980
ANSI /ASME B31.4 Liquid Petroleum
Transportation Piping System 1979
ANSI B31.5 Refrigeration Piping 1974
ANSI 831.5a Refrigeration Piping 1978
ANSI 831.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution
Piping Systems 1975
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
2101 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
API STANDARDS
12 -B Specification for Bolted Tanks for
Storage of Production Liquids, 12th Edition,
January, 1977
620 Recommended Rules for Design and
Construction of Large Welded, Low Pressure
Storage Tanks, June, 1978
650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 6th
Edition, 1979
12 -D Specification for Field Large fielded
Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 8th
Edition, January,
12 -F Specification for Shop Welded Tanks tar
Storage of Production Liquids, 7th Edition,
January, 1977
45 -10
(RP) 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low
Pressure Storage Tanks, 2nd Edition,
December, 1973
1615 Installation of Underground Petroleum
Storage System, 1979
AMERICAN PAA19R LS
103
ASTM STANDARDS
ASTM D3435 -78 Plastic Containers for
Petroleum Products
ASTM US -78 Penetration of Bituminous Materials
ASTM A395 -74 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure
Retaining Castings.for Use at Elevated
Temperatures
ASTM D 40Z1 -81 Standard Specification for
Glass - Fiber - Reinforced Polyester Underground
Petroleum Storage Tanks
SOCIETY 45
10017
ASME STANDARDS
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Section I. Power Boilers 1980
Section VIII. Pressure Vessels, Divisions 1
or 2, 1980
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. 333 Pfingsten
Road, Northbrook, ILL 60062
UL STANDARDS
UL 25 deters for Flammable and Combustible
Liquids and LP Gas, June 25, 1979
UL 30 Metal Safety Cans, March 15, 1977
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L
UL 58 Standard for Steel Underground Tanks
for Flammable and Combustible Liquids,
October 29, 1976
UL 79 Power Operated Pumps for Petroleum
Products Dispensing Systems, June 25, 1975
UL 80 Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for
Oil - Burner Fuel, July 14, 1980
UL 87 Power Operated Dispensing Devices for
Petroelum Products, November 3, 1980
UL 142 Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks
for Flammable and Combustible Liquids,
December 1972
UL 330 Gasoline Hose, August 21, 1978
UL 525 Flame Arresters for Use of Vents of
Storage Tanks for Petroleum Oil and Gasoline,
August 25, 1980
UL 842 Valves for Flammable Liquids, 1980
UL 1316 Glass - Fi.ber- Reinforced Plastic
Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum
Products, 1983
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGULATIONS
Superintendent of Documents
US Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49,
Chapter 1 (Department of Transportation
Regulations) [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp qppp 3 ] (Auth: HRS
F11 p 9132- 31G1(31"' HRS §132 -3)
912 -45 -13 Amendments to section 4.101, UFC.
Section 4.101 of the U C is amenaed to reaa as to lows:
"Sec. 4.101. (a) It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to use a building or
premises or engage in any activities for which a permit
is required by this code without first having obtained
such permit.
45 -12 c
(b) Permits are required under the following
sections:
(1) Sec. 25.101 (Places of Assembly);
(2) Sec. 32.101 (Tents, Air Supported
and Temporary Structures);
(3) Sec. 45.102 (Application of Flammable
Finishes) ;
(4) Sec. 79.103 (Flammable and Combustible
Liquids); and
(5) Sec. 82.102(a) (Liquefied Petroleum
Gases) .
(c) Permit fees shall be established by county
ordinance." [Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AUG 131981
(Huth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -14 Deletin section 4.101(18A), (188),
(18C), UFL. Section o the U 7 is amended y
de e- sting 19A, 188, 18C. (Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUG 131981 (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -16 Amendments to ara ra h 44 of section
4.101, UFC. Paragraph of section cf the c
is amended to read as follows:
"44. Tents, air supported structures, and
temporary structures. To erect or operate:
(a) A tent or air supported structure covering an
area in excess of 700 square feet unless such
structures are used exclusively for camping or private
functions not subject to the general public; and
(b) Temporary structures such as booths or
similar combustible structures erected or operated for
sale of fireworks or christmas trees." [Eff 6/6/86; am
and comp AUG 13 (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -
45 -13
§12 -45 -15
Amendments
to section 4.101(180),
(18E),
(18F), UFC. Section
, and
8
of the UFC
is amended
by redesignating 18D as
18A,
18E as 188,
and 18F as
18C. [Eff 6/6/86; am and
camp
AUG 1 3 1981
(Auth : HRS §132-3) ( Imp :
HRS
§132 -3)
§12 -45 -16 Amendments to ara ra h 44 of section
4.101, UFC. Paragraph of section cf the c
is amended to read as follows:
"44. Tents, air supported structures, and
temporary structures. To erect or operate:
(a) A tent or air supported structure covering an
area in excess of 700 square feet unless such
structures are used exclusively for camping or private
functions not subject to the general public; and
(b) Temporary structures such as booths or
similar combustible structures erected or operated for
sale of fireworks or christmas trees." [Eff 6/6/86; am
and comp AUG 13 (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -
45 -13
§12 -45 -17 Amendments to section 9.106, UFC.
Section 9.106 of the U L is amende y ad ing t e
definition of "Dormitory" to read as follows:
"Dormitory" means buildings or spaces in buildings
where group sleeping accommodations are provided for
persons not members of the same family group in one
room or in a series of closely associated rooms under
joint occupancy and single management as in college
dormitories, with or without meals, but without
individual cooking facilitiees." [HRS §13283) a and
comp AUG 13 1301
HHS §132 -3)
412 -45 -17,01 Amendments to section 9.117, UFC.
Section 9.117 of the L is amen ed y amen 1 n t e
definition of "Group t•1 Occupancies" to read as follows:
"Group ti occupancies
Division 1. Private garages, carports, sheds,
agricultural buildings, greenhouses, and lath houses
used as accessories only when not over 1,000 square
feet in area. See Division 3 for larger agricultural
buildings.
Division 2. Fences, retaining walls, swimming
pools, tanks, and towers.
Division 3. Agricultural buildings and structures
more than 1,000 square feet in area, including milking
buildings for storage, livestock and poultry; g
barns; shade and horticultural structures." )[E f and
comp AU6 ) 3 LVI
HRS §132-3
§12-45 -18 Amendments to section 9.122, UFC.
Section 9.122 of the UFC—ft- amended by addend the
definition of "Temporary structures" to read as follows:
" Temporary structures" means those buildings such
as booths or similar combustible structures that are
erected or operated for the sale of fireworks or
cnristmas trees." ]E(Auth6 /86; a §land COMP HRS
z - # 3 l9@I
91x2- )
912 -45 -19 Amendments to section 9.121, UFC.
Section 9.124 of the uF� is amended by adding the
following term and definition to read as follows:
45 -14
"Vessel" means every description of watercraft,
other than seaplane on the water, used or capable of
being used as a means of transportation, to include any
ship, barge, or other vessel which is permanently
moored or aground and is used or occupied for purposes
other than navigation." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp Huo1a1881 (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -19.01 Amendments to section 10.207(1),
UFC. Section 10.207 of the is amended to read
as t•ollows:
"(1) When required by the fire chief, approved
signs or other approved notices shall be provided and
maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify
such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or
both" [Eff and comp AudIato. � (Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -20 Amendments to section 10.209, UFC.
Section 10.209 of the C is amenaea to read as follows:
"Sec. 10.209. When access to or within a
structure or an area is unduly difficult because of
secured openings or where immediate access is necessary
for life - saving or fire - fighting purposes, a key box
shall be installed in an accessible location when
required by the fire chief. The key box shall be a
type approved by the fire chief and shall contain keys
to gain necessary access as required by the fire
chief." [Eff 6/6/86; am and comp q g 1981
(Huth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §13-3)
§12 -45 -20.01 Amendment to section 10.301(a),
UFC. Section 10.301(a), second paragraph, of the UFC
is amended to read as follows:
"Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with the
standards of NFPA 10 and this code." [Eff and
] (Auth: HRS §132-3) (Imp:
HRSP §1 2 j31987
§12 -45 -21 Amendments to section 10.301(e), UFC.
Section 1U.301(e) of the U C is amended to read as
follows:.
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"(e) All fire alarm systems, fire hydrant
systems, fire extinguishing systems (including
automatic sprinklers), Class I, II, III (combination
standpipe system) and combined systems, basement inlet
pipes, and other fire protection systems and
appurtenances thereto shall meet the approval of the
fire department as to installation and location and
shall be subject to periodic tests as required herein.
Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire
department for review and approval prior to
installation." [Eff 6/6/86; comp AU &131701
(Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -22 Amendments to section 1O.3O2(a) UFC.
Section 1O.3O2(a) of the UFC is amended to read as
follows:
"(a) General. All sprinkler systems, fire hydrant
systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems,
portable fire extinguishers., smoke and heat
ventilators, smoke - removal systems, and other fire
protection or extinguishing systems or appliances shall
be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and shall be replaced or repaired where defective.
Fire protective or extinguishing systems coverage,
spacing, and specifications shall be maintained in
accordance with recognized standards at all times.
Such systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented
as necessary to maintain and continue protection
whenever any building so equipped is altered,
remodeled, or added to. All additions, repairs,
alterations, and servicing shall be in accordance with
recognized standards.
Exceptions: Systems not required by this or any
other code need not be extended, altered, nor
augmented, but existing systems shall be maintained and
tested as specified in section 1O.3O2(c).
Soda -acid, foam, loaded stream, antifreeze, and
water fire extinguishers of the inverting types shall
not be recharged or placed in service for fire
protection use." [Eff 6/6/86; am and comp
nl131381 ) ( A u t h : HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS
§12 -45 -23 Amendments to section 0.3O2(b).
Section 1O.3O2(b) of the UFC is amenaea to read as
follows:
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"(b) Systems in high -rise buildings. The
building owner shall be responsible for assuring that
the fire and life safety systems required by sections
1807 and 1907 of the Uniform Building Code shall be
maintained in an operable condition at all times.
Unless otherwise required by the fire chief, the
testing of those systems shall be conducted by
qualified persons approved by the fire chief. A
written record shall be maintained and be made
available to the fire department."
epart ent. [Eff
§132 /3)86(Imp:
c o m p AN 13 1987
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -24 Amendments to section lo 1102, UFC.
Section 10.302 of the (e),](f)mande(g ) y to read as
subsections (c), (d),
follows:
"(c) Frequency of tests. to the testing
(1) The requirements shall apply
and inspection of Class I, II, and III
standpipe systems, provided that, upon
completion by the building owner of the
acceptance test as required by the Uniform
Building Code, the owner shall thereafter
conduct tests and inspections of Class I, II,
and III standpipes at least once every five
years; and provided further that hoses, fire
pumps and other appurtenances for Class II
and III standpipe systems shall be inspected
annually.
(2) The building owner shall be responsible for
conducting tests and inspections of the fire
extinguishing systems other than the Class I,
II, and III standpipe systems at least once
annually, unless otherwise required by other
sections of this code.
(3) The above tests and inspections may be
required at shorter intervals when an
inspection by the fire chief indicates that
there is reason to believe that the syeor
device would fail to operate properly in an
emergency.
(d) The test required herein shall be conducted
by a person, qualified and licensed by the fire chif
to conduct such testing procedure for the particular
system or device being tested.
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(e) Procedures to be followed in accomplishing
the test and inspections required by subsection (c) and
procedures to be followed in the issuance, suspension,
or revocation for cause of licenses shall be as
promulgated by the fire chief in rules adopted pursuant
to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(f) The fire chief shall make, amend, or repeal
any such rule as may be required to fully effectuate
the provisions of this section.
(g) No person shall maintain., repair, fill, or
refill any portable fire extinguisher unless that
person has obtained a license issued by the fire chief,
in accordance with section 10.302(e) and NFPA 10,
authorizing that person to maintain, repair, fill, or
refill portable fire extinguishers."
§132f3)/6(imP:
comp RV6131981
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -25 Amendments to section 10.306, UFC.
Section 10.306 of
the 1, is amen a to rea as to lows:
"FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 10.306. (a) Group A occupancy assemblies
having a capacity of 300 or more persons shall have an
approved electrically supervised manual fire alarm
system arranged to alert employees and attendants to an
emergency. Approved visual alarm devices such as coded
lights shall be used in the audience or seating area in
lieu of audible alarm sounding devices except for
places of assembly in educational occupancies.
Provisions shall be made for transmitting voice
messages by a public address system throughout the
assembly area Reliability of the public address
system shall be assured by testing the system prior to
allowing occupants into the assembly room. The public
address system shall also be provided with an emergency
power source.
(b) Group B occupancies.
(1) Group B division 2, office buildings (over 75
feet in height) having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 feet above the
highest grade shall conform to the special
requirements of section 10.306.1 of this code.
(2) Group 3 division 2, office buildings (under
75 feet in height) having floors used for
human occupancy locatea less than 75 feet
above the highest grade level shall have an
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approved electrically supervised manual fire
alarm system where:
(A) The building is three or more stories in
height;
(tl) occupants aabo s
veoru l re
below the level of
exit discharge; or
(C) The occupancy is subject to 1,000 or
more total occupants.
Exceptions: In buildings protected
throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler
system that is provided with an approved
initiation device that will operate when the
flow of water is equal to or greater than
that from a single automatic sprinkler; or in
buildings protected throughout by an approved
automatic fire detection system and alarm
initiation system.
(3) Group B division 2, retail and wholesale
stores having an aggregate gross area of
3,000 square feet or more, or utilizing more
than three floor levels, or utilizing a floor
below the street floor level for sales
purposes, shall have an approved electrically
supervised manual fire alarm system.
Exceptions: In buildings protected
throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler
system that is provided with an approved
initiation device that will operate when the
flow of water is equal to or greater than
that from a single automatic sprinkler; or
buildings protected throughout by an approved
automatic fire detection and alarm initiation
system.
(4) An annunciator panel shall be provided on the
first floor lobby area or other areas
designated by the authority having
jurisdiction for Group B division 2, office
buildings, retail and wholesale stores four
stories or more, or when required by the fire
chief.
(5) A manual fire alarm box shall be located
adjacent to required exit doors and in every
elevator lobby.
(c) Group E occupancies with an occupant capacity
of more than 50 persons shall be provided with an
approved electrically supervised manual fire alarm
system. In Group E occupancies which are provided with
an automatic fire extinguishing or required detection
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LJ
system, the operation of such system shall
automatically activate the school fire alarm system
including an alarm mounted on the exterior of the
building. Alarm systems shall be tested and logged
monthly. Fire exit drills shall be held not less than
once each month during which the building shall be
completely evacuated. An annunciator panel shall be
provided in the office of each school when required by
the fire chief.
(d) Group H occupancies shall have an approved
automatic or electrically supervised manual fire alarm
system if the aggregate floor area is 10,000 square
feet or more, or the total capacity of the building is
100 persons or more, or if 25 persons or more are
employed above or below the level of exit discharge.
Upon activation, the fire alarm system shall initiate a
continuous or pulsating alarm signal on all indicating
devices of the affected building until manually reset.
(e) Group I occupancies. Fire a.larm systems
shall be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA
101 Life Safety Code, 1985, chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15.
(f) Group R Occupancies.
(1) Buildings housing Group R -1 occupancies
having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 75 feet above the highest
grade shall conform to the special
requirements of section 10.306.1 of this code.
(2) Group R occupancy apartments, dormitories,
and rooming houses three stories or more in
height or containing more than 15 apartments
and every hotel three stories or more in
height or containing 20 or more guest rooms
shall install in the common area an approved
automatic alarm system or an approved
electrically supervised manual fire alarm
system designed to warn the occupants of the
buildings in the event of fire.
Exception: An alarm system need not be
installed in buildings not over two stories
in height when all individual dwelling units
and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are
separated from each other and from public or
common areas by at least one -hour
fire - resistive occupancy separations and each
individual dwelling unit has an exit direct
to a yard or public way.
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The alarm system shall include provisions for
smoke detection and manual operation in
interior corridors and automatic det ection in
storage rooms, laundry
rooms, and similar common areas.
(3) Each dormitory or rooming house, non -fire
resistive in construction, more than one
story in height with interior exit corridors,
interior stairways, or rooms with
community -type cooking facilities shall be
provided with smoke detectors designede to
warn occupants of the building in thvent
of a fire.
Required smoke detectors shall receive their
primary power from the building
the wiring is serviced from a commercial
disconnecting switch other than those
required for overcurrent protection.
(y) An annunciator panel shall be provided on the
first floor lobby area or other area
designated by the authority having
jurisdiction, in any new fire alarm
installation for buildings four stories or
more A manual fire alarm box exitadoors and
located adjacent tlobby.
in every elevator
(5) all employees of hotels shall be nto perform
and drilled in the duties they are
in event of fire, panic, or other emergency.
Management for every hotel shall conduct fire
drills far staff and employees at least once
every 180 days covering such points as the
operation andmaainnie ante othehtestingaofP
guest -aid `ire p
guest alerting devices, and a study of
instructions for emergency duties. k written
record of each drill shall be maintained in
the hotel manaeement's office and made
< department Ear review.
available to r_he �fo _ _..
(a) Other requirements Eor rite alarm :stems.
(1) Installation, Inspection, and maintenance of
the Eire alarm s•, ✓stem shall be accord_ng ro
the standards set Eorth in UFC Standard 10•
10 -2.
A signal system or Lntercommunicat _ ng
(l) Eor any purpose other _han
shall not be used the _'quiz =menu
_ re warning unless It
meets
of this code.
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(3) Stations for operating any manually operated
fire alarm system shall be placed immediately
adjacent to the telephone switchboard in the
building, if there is a switchboard? andbat
such other locations as may be required
the chief. periodically in
(4) Alarm systems witl
all building hfi tested
fire alarm systems except
as required by other provisions of the fire
code. Such tests shall include lthe the ki na
of available first -aid fire appliances
review of instructions for emergency
(5) Visual alarm devices shall beinstalled hen
t
deemed necessary Y chief." ) Eff
6/6/86; am and comp Ap613 1587RRS 5132-3)
(Ruth: RRS 4132 -3) (Imp:
412 -45 -25.01 Adding section 10.306.1, UFC. 11116,
Section 10.306.1 is added to the ecialofiredalarmollows:
,,Sec. 10.306.1 (a) These specia housing Group 3,
requirements shall apply
division 2, occupancies used as offices and to
buildings housing R -1 occupancies having floors used
for human occupancy l 75 ocated more than feet above the
highest grade. These buildings shall conform to the
special requirements of this section and other
applicable requirements of this code• stems shall be
(b) The alarm and communication systems te•minai
designed and installed so that damages to any
unit or speaker will t Thedwiringefor athese systems
the system Inoperative.
shall be carried in approved raceways located 'within
2 -'hour fire resistive shafts. For this purpose on 1Y,
he stair shafts, including the smoke venting shafts °r
t
mecnanically ventilated smokeproof enclosures may be
utilized to house the .isers.
C) all power, -ire alarm and communication
systems provided under the requirements oT thSSQmection
shall be transferable to the standby powe_ system-
snail
(d) The following alarm and communications
systems snail be provided: (,) The operation of any sprinkler, Ovate_ --Ow
� device,
device, automatic ri. e detection
manual '_ire alarm station shall automatiCal.'/
?cti'lation ar
activate a voice alarm system. - an aver_
the system snail automatically
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signal to the designated areas and an audible
and visual signal shall be transmitted to the of a
central control station• hsounding floor area
fire alarm signal in any given
shall not prohibit voice communication to
other areas or floors.
The alert signal shall automatically be
followed by a voice alarm which shall provide
a pre - determined message on a selective basis
to the area where the alarm originated
followed by voice instructions g' g
appropriate information and direction to the
occupants.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard
clearly by all occupants within the building
or designated portions thereof as is required
for the public address system.
The central control station shall contain
controls for the voice alarm system so that
either a selective or general voice alarm may
be manually initiated. The system shall be
electrically supervised to cause the
activation of an audible trouble signal in
the central control station upon interruption
or failure of the audio path including
amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches, and
electrical contacts and shall detectropen
shorts and grounds which might the
function of the system.
(2) An approved and electrically supervised
two -way fire department closed communications
system shall be provided for fire dep
use-
(A) A hack or plug receptacle shall be
located at the following locations:
(i) The central alarm and
communication panel or the
bJ �e
central location approvea
fire department.
(ii) The designated fireman's elevator.
(iii) Each elevator lobby on each floor
of the building. each exit into
(iv) Stairwell side or"
each required stair'daY•
The height of the jack or plug
nore less lthan a 3l feet nabove r n
floor level.
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(8) Portable hand sets in compliance with
the following provisions shall be
provided by the building owner or
management for fire department use:
(i) Not less than 10 approved type
portable hand sets shall be
stored and maintained in the
central control station.
(ii) Length of cord for portable hand
sets shall be provided as
recommended and approved by the
fire department.
(iii) Approved portable hand sets shall
be maintained in an operative
condition at all times and shall
be replaced or repaired when
found to be defective.
(3) An approved and electrically supervised
public address communications system designed
to be clearly heard by all occupants of the
building shall be provided on a general or
selective basis from the central control
station to the following terminal areas:
(A) Elevators.
(B) Elevator lobbies.
(C) Corridors.
(D) Exit stairways.
(E) Tenant occupied spaces.
(F) Dwelling units in apartment houses.
(G) Hotel guest rooms or suites.
(H) Public restrooms.
The public address system may be combined
with the local alarm system provided the
combined system is an approved type.
Combination systems shall be designed to
permit voice transmissions to override the
voice or fire alarm, but shall not
discontinue the local alarm signal. Such
signal shall continue to sound until manually
terminated at the central control station.
The public address system shall be designed
and installed so that damage to any terminal
unit or speaker will not render more than one
zone of the system inoperative.
(e) A central control station for fire department
operations shall be provided near or adjacent to the
main entrance to the ouilaina or in a location approved
a5 -Z4
by the fire department. The central control station
shall be separated from the remainder of the building
by not less than one -hour resistive construction with a
minimum superficial floor area of 60 square feet. It
shall contain:
(1) The voice alarm and public address systems
panels.
(2) The fire department closed communications
panels.
(3) Fire detection and alarm system annunciation
panels to include status indication for each
floor.
(4) Status indicators for elevators with
annunciator visually indicating the location
of the elevators and which elevators are
operational.
(5) Status indicators and controls for smoke
control system if provided.
(6) Controls for unlocking all stairway doors
simultaneously when alarm is sounded (when
applicable under the Uniform Building Code.)
(7) Water flow detector display panel with status
indicators for each floor.
(3) A telephone connected to the public telephone
system.
(4) Portable hand sets for fire department use."
[Eff 6/6/86; am, and comp AU6131987
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS 1132 -3)
§12 -45 -26 Amendments to section 10.307(a), UFC.
Section 10.307(a) or the (_ is amended by aaaing a
fourth paragraph to read as follows:
"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." [Eff and comp AU6131981
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (imp: HRS §132 -3)
X12 -45 -27 Amendments to section 10.307(b), UFC.
Section 10.307(b) OT the r(_ is amenaea oy aaaing a
second paragraph to read as follows:
"Fire department water supply hose connections
shall be located on a street front not less than
eighteen inches nor more than 4 feet abovegraae.
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Appropriate identification signs shall be provided as
required by the fire department." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp 4% 13 Mi ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -28 Amendments to section 10.308(a), UFC.
Section 10.308(a) of the UFC —is amended to read as
follows:
"(a) General. An automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed in the occupancies and
locations as set forth in this section. Where an
automatic fire extinguishing system is required, proper
types of spare sprinkler heads shall be provided and
stored in a cabinet on the premises as follows:
(1) 1 to 300 sprinklers .......... 6 heads
(Z) 301 to 1,000 sprinklers.... 12 heads
(3) Over 1,000 sprinklers ...... 24 heads
In addition, three proper types of sprinkler
stoppers and a special sprinkler wrench shall also be
provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the
removal and installation of sprinkler heads." [Eff
6/6/86; am and comp AN 3 w ] (Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HRS §17Z )
§12 -45 -29 Amendments to section 10.308(b)l,
UFC. Section 10. U b of the 1 iIs amended by
amending the first paragraph to read as follows:
"I. In every story or basement of all buildings
when floor area exceeds 1,500 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 or basement on at least one side of the
building. Each of the required 20 square feet of
opening shall have at least one opening with minimum
dimensions of 3 feet by 4 feet. The required openings
shall be unobstructed by sunshades, louvers, grillwork,
or other construction on the exterior wall which will
prevent or hinder access to the openings by the fire
department personnel.
When openings in a story are provided on only one
side and the opposite wall of such story is more than
5 feet from such openings, the story shall be provided
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, Jr
openings as spec'fied above shall be provided on at
least two sides of an exterior wall of the story.
45-26
c
If any portion of a basement is located more than
75 feet from openings required in this section, the
basement shall be provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
HRS
p §132f'- j 1981 J (Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
§12 -45 -30 Amendments to section 10.308(b)3,
UFC. Section 10. b , of the UFC is amen ea to read
as follows:
"3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or
handled, an automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 40." [Eff 6/6/86; am
and comp AUG 31997 J (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §T"TZ --
§12 -45 -31 Amendments to section 10.308(c)5,
UFC. Section 10. c is amended by amending the
First paragraph, line three to read as follows:
"'Wall of stages; over and within permanent
platforms in excess of 1,000 square feet in area;"
[Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AU131yal J (Auth:
HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -32 Amendments to section 10.311(c), UFC.
Section 10.311(c) of the UFC is amended by amending the
third and fourth paragraphs to read as follows:
"There shall be a two -way outlet above the roof
line when the roof has a slope of less than 4- inches in
12- inches.
In buildings where more than one standpipe is
provided, the standpipe shall be interconnected at the
bottom. Control valves shall be provided for each
riser with the location subject to the approval of the
fire department. The control valves shall be installed
not more than 4 feet nor less than 2 feet above floor
level and shall be secured in the open position by
locxing or sealing the valve." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp �U&�31987 (Auth: HRS §132 -3) imp:
912 -45 -33 Amendments to Table lo. 10.311, UFC.
Table No. 10.311 of the � is amenaea to read as
follows:
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TABLE No. lo.311 - STANDPIPE REQUIREMENTS
Occupancy 1
1. uccupancies
4 stories
or more in
height,
except
Group R,
Div. 3
NONSPRINKLERED 2
BUILDING
Stand- Hose
pipe
Require -
Class
ment
T nd
No
II
Yes
(or III) 5
SPRINKLERED 3 4
BUILDING
Stand-
pipe
Class
I
(or III)
Hose
Require-
ment
No
Z. Group A ii Yes No No
occupancies Require -
with occupant ment
load exceeding
1,000.
J. Group A$ Tes f es
Div. 2.1
Occupancies
over 5,000
square feet
used for
exhibition.
Groups 1, 11 es 11-0 a
8, Div. 1, Require -
2 or 3 ment
Occupancies
less than 4
stories in
height but
ureater than
20,000 so. ft.
per floor.
1. Gass ii standpipes neea not oe prov aea in
assembly areas used solely for worship.
2. Class iI standpipes need not be provided in
basements having an automatic fire - extinguishing
system throughout such basements.
3. Combined systems with their relatea water
supplies may be used in sprinklered buiiaings.
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x 1
4. Portions of otherwise sprinklered buildings
which are not protected by automatic sprinklers
shall have Class II standpipes installed.
5. (lose is required For Class II outlets." [EFf
6/6/86; am and comp AU6131987 ] (Auth:
HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -34 Amendments to section 10.372, UFC.
Section 10.312 of the UFC is amenae by amending the
first sentence in the first paragraph to read as
follows:
"Fire protection equipment and systems shall be
installed and maintained in buildings under
construction in accordance with Article 87 subject to
the amendments therein." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUG131981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -35 Amendments to section 10.314(c), UFC.
Section 10.314(c) of the UFC is amen ea by amending the
second paragraph, first sentence to read as follows:
"All systems shall comply with the standards of
NFPA 96 and this code." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUg131231 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -36 Amendments to section 10.402(c), UFC.
Section 10.402(c) of the UFC is amenaea to read as
follows:
"(c) A sign shall be displayed permanently near
or on each required fire door in letters not less than
1 -inch high to read as follows:
"FIRE DOOR DU NOT OBSTRUCT" or "FIRE DOOR - KEEP
CLOSED" [Eff 6 /6/86; am and comp AUC131987
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -37 Amendments to section 11.101(3), UFC.
Section 11.101(a) of the UF � is amenaea to read as
follows:
"(a) For information on open fires, private
incineration, and agricultural fires, refer to section
11. 117." [Eff 6/6/86; comp AU5 131961 ]
(Au th: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
45 -29
§12 -45 -38 Deletin section 11.107, UFC.
Section 11.107 of t e is a eted. LLft 6J6/86;
comp 13 1981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp
HRS §132-3) :
§12 -45 -39 Addin section 11.117, UFC. Section
11.117 is added to z e o read as roi ows:
"CONTROL OF OPEN BURNING
Sec. 11.117. (a) The following kinds of open
fires are not subject to state air pollution laws.
Control of these fires shall be established by each
county.
(1) Fires for cooking of food;
(Z) Fires for recreational, decorative, or
ceremonial purposes;
(3) Fires to abate a fire hazard;
(4) Fires for prevention or control of disease or
pests;
(5) Fires for training of fire fighting personnel;
(6) Fires for disposal of dangerous materials; and
(7) Fires for residential bathing purposes.
(b) Except for closed incinerators approved by
the state health department, private incineration is
prohibited by state health laws. Clearance by the
state health department for and notification of all
agricultural fires either by telephone or written
notice shall be on file with the fire alarm bureau
before these fires are permitted." (Eff 6/6/86; am and
camp AUG 131381 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -39.01 Deletin section 11.203(a), UFC.
Section 11.321Jai(a) of the (Auth:deHRSe §132L3)r (Imp:
comp AUG 1' ]
HRS §13Z -3)
512 -45 -39.02 Amendments to section 11.203(b),
c), UFC. Section 1 .ZU lb c of the s amended
by redesignating subsection (b) as (a) and subsection
(c) as (b). [Eff and comp AUG1Jf3J1
(Ruth: HRS §132-3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
45 -30
, � >>-41
§12 -45 -40 Amendments to section 11.204, UFC.
Section 11.204 of the is amenae to read as ro lows:
"Sec. 11.204. Cotton batting, either natural,
artificial, or manufactured, straw, dry vines, leaves,
trees, or other highly flammable materials shall not be
used for decorative purposes in show windows or other
parts of commercial, industrial, educational, or
institutional occupancies unless made flame retardant,
provided, that nothing in this section shall be held to
prohibit the display of salable goods permitted and
offered for sale. Electric light bulbs in these
occupancies shall not be decorated with paper or other
combustible materials unless the materials shall first
have been rendered flame retardant.
As evidence of flame- retardant quality, the fire
chief may accept or require certification by a
recognized testing laboratory that the material has
been subjected to appropriate treatment and test and
has met the performance requ.irements specified in NFPA
No. 701 Flame Resistant, Test for Textiles and Films.
A record of the certificate or flame retardant
treatment shall be maintained and made available for
inspection upon request by the fire department." [Eff
6/6/86; am and comp AUG 131927 ] (Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -40.01 Deletin section 11.208, UFC.
Section 11.208 of the-7 is de etea. Ltrr ana
comp p11G111981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) Imp:
HRS 3132 -3)
012 -45 -41 Amendments to section 12.103(c), UFC.
Section 12.103(c) of the UFC is amended by adding a
third paragraph to read as follows:
"In wholesale and retail stores, at least one -half
of the r.eauired exits shall be so located as to be
reached without going through check -out stands. In no
case shall check -out stands or associated railings or
barriers obstruct exits or required aisle or approaches
thereto. At least one aisle of five feet minimum width
leading directly to an exit shall be provided for
check -out stanas." [Eff 6/6/186; am and comp
A11613 TST (Auth: HRS 3132 -3) imp: RS
8132 -3)
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§12 -45 -42 Amendments to section 12.105(e), UFC.
Section 12.105(e) of the UFC 1- s amenaea y adaing an
exception to read as follows:
"Exception: Foyers, lobbies, or reception areas
which are constructed as required for corridors may
have dead ends exceeding 20 feet, provided that the
ratio of length of dead end to
13 width does not exceed
2 :1." [Eff 6/6/86; comp
HRS 9132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -43 Amendments to section 12.106(e), UFC.
Section 12.106(e) of the L is amenaea to read as
follows:
"(e) An approved sign shall be located at each
floor level landing in all exit stairways of buildings
four or more stories in height. The sign shall
indicate the floor level and shall be located
approximately five feet above the floor landing in a
position which is readily visible when the door is in
the open or closed position. lettering shall be at
least 5- inches gqhigh with 3/4 -inch stroke for floor
numberin Appendix (Auth: HRSf §63286; am
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -44 Amendments to section 12.113(b), UFC.
Section 12.113(b) or the U is amenaea to read as
follows:
"(b) Power supply.
(1) The power supply for exit illumination shall
be provided by two separate branch circuits
of the normal premises wiring syst=_ri, unless
an emergency system is installed, far the
following occupancies: _
(A) anduBsoccupanclesnwith anl occupant 4load
over 100 persons.
(3) Groups H, and R, division 1, occupancies
with an occupant load over 100 persons.
(C) Group I occupancies with an occupant
load over 50 persons.
One of the required circuits shall supply
only fixtures used for exit illumination or
exit signs. The other circuit may supply
current to other outlets.
45-32
In Group A Occupancies exit illumination in
portions of buildings other than the stage
shall be on a separate circuit from that of
the stage. Such exit illumination shall be
controlled from the box office or other
approved central control center located in a
portion of the building other than the stage.
(2) The power supply for exit illumination shall
normally be provided by the premises wiring
system. In the event of its failure,
illumination shall be automatically provided
from an emergency system for the following
occupancies:
(A) Groups A, division 1, occupancies.
(8) Group A, division 2, and 2.1 occupancies
with an occupant load over 500 persons,
except churches with an occupant load of
less than 750 persons.
(-C) Group B occupancies with an occupant
load over 300 persons.
(0) Group I occupancies with an occupant
load over 100 persons.
(E) Group R -1 occupancies with more than 500
hotel guest rooms or 300 apartment units.
For high -rise buildings, and smokeproof
enclosures, refer to the Uniform Building
Code.
Emergency systems shall be supplied from storage
batteries or an on -site generator set and the system
shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of the electrical code." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp 1urr 1387 (Ruth: HRS §132 -3), (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -45 Addin section 12.201, UFC.
Section 12.201 is a bed to the u to reaa as follows:
"Sec. 12.201. (a) At all elevator locations on
each floor level above and 'below the floor of exit
discharge, there shall be displayed in a conspicuous
location a sign reading: "IN CASE OF FIRE USE E:C.T
STAIRWAYS. OO NOT USE ELEVATORS" Lettering shall be
not less tnan 5/8 -inch hign.
Exception: Signs at least 2 -3/4- inches x
2 -1/4- inches in overall size with legible wording and
45 -33
approved by the fire chief may be used as an alternate
and shall be affixed at each elevator call button
assembly.
(b) Elevator service companies shall have their
name and telephone number in the elevator key box."
[Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AUG 131981 ] (Auth:
HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -46 Amendments to section 13.103, UFC.
Section 13.103 of the C is amended to read as follows:
"Sec_. 13.103. The size, color, and location of
legally required no smoking signs shall be subject to
the approval of the fire chief. Lettering shall be at
least 4- inches high with 1/2 -inch wide stroke." [Eff
6/6/86; am and comp AUG 131981 Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -47 Oeletin section 24.102, UFC.
Section 24.102 of the is a eted. Ltrr 676/86;
comp AUG 131281 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -48 Amendments to section 25.101, UFC.
Section 25.101 of the C is amended to read as ioilows:
"Sec. 25.101. No place of assembly, such as
restaurants, nightclubs, dancing, and drinking
establishments, with load capacities of 300 or more
persons shall be maintained, operated, or used as such
without a permit. The fire permit shall be posted in a
conspicuous pplace." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUG13'1181 J (Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (imp:
HRS §132 -3)
512 -45 -49 Amendments to section 25.103, UFC.
Section 25.103 of the uF� is amenaea by aaaing
subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) As evidence of flame- retardant quality, the
fire chief may accept or require certification by a
recognized testing laboratory that the material has
been subjected to appropriate treatment and testing and
has met the performance requirements specified in aFPA
rlo. 701 Flame Resistant, Test For Textiles and Films.
A record of the certificate or flame retardant
45 -34
treatment shall be maintained and made available for
inspection upon request by the fire department." [Eff
6/6/86; am and comp AUG 13 1987 1
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
12 -45 -49.01 Amendments to section 25.107(d),
UFC. Section 25.107 of the is amended by
amending the first paragraph to read as follows:
"(d) Aisle spacing, with standard seating, aisles
shall be so located that there will be not more than
six intervening seats between any seat and the nearest
aisle.
Exception: There may be seven intervening seats
between any seat and the nearest aisle if self - rising
seats are installed." [Eff and camp AUG 131987 ]
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -49.02 Amendments to section 25.108, UFC.
Section 25.108 of the is amended by adding
subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e) Distances between tables in restaurants,
nightclubs, and drinking establishinents shall be not
less than 54- inches where seats are back to back."
[Eff and comp AUG 131287 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -50 Amendments to section 25.112, UFC.
Section 25.112 of the U ' is amended to read as roilows:
"Sec. 25.112(a) 'dhen requested by the,fire chief,
a floor plan indicating the seating arrangements,
location and width of exit ways and aisles shall be
submitted to the fire chief for approval for places of
assembly with an occupant load of 300 or more persons.
An approved copy of the plans shall be kept on display
on the premises.
An approved exit Plan shall also be posted in a
conspicuous location near the main entrance and it
shall be maintained in a legible condition by the owner
or an authorized agent.
(b) Management shall be responsible for the
inspection before each snow or event of all required
neans of egress from eacn par`_ of the buildino,
incluaing stairways, egress doors and any panic
hardware installed thereon, aisles, and corridors.
45 -35
Passageways and similar elements of the means of egress
shall be available for immediate use and free of all
obstructions before each show or event. Management
shall inform all patrons of all required exit locations
before each show or event in places of assembly with an
occupant load of 93 0 or more p rsons [Eff am
and comp AUG 13
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
912 -45 -51 Amendments to section 25.114(b), UFC.
Section 25.114(b) of the UFC is amended to read as
follows:
"(b) The number of persons in any building or
portion thereof shall not exceed the amount determined
by tAUCib3198Tding offjc�Aut„: [Eff §13283) COMP
(Imp: HRS
§13Z -3)
§12 -45 -52 Amendments to section 25.115, UFC.
Section 25.115 of t e rs amendea to r e a as to lows:
uSE OF CANDLES AND OPEN FLAME DEVICES
"Sec. 25.115. (a) Open -flame devices may be used
on stages or platforms, provided adequate precautions
satisfactory to the fire chief are taken to prevent
iynition of combustible materials. So- called 'flaming
sword' or other like equipment shall not be used except
in sprinklered areas. This shall be construed to mean
that stages, platforms, dressing, and storage rooms or
areas used as places for the performance of 'flaming
sword' or other dance performances using fire or flame,
shall be sprinklered.
(b) Portable cooking equipment, not
flue - connected, shall be permitted only as follows:
Equipment fueled by small heat sources which can be
readily extinguished by water, such as candles or
alcohol - burning equipment (including 'solid alcohol'),
may be used provided adequate precautions satisfactory
to the fire chief are taken to prevent ignition of any
combustible materials.
(c) No person shall use or allow to be used any
open flame device or burning candle or candles in any
building or place in such a manner asAUto cre ate a fire
hazard." LEff 6/6/86; am and comb
Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
48 -36
412 -45 -53 Deletina section 25.116, UFC. Section
25.116 of the UFC is deletea. Eff 6/6/8b; am and
comp AU6 13 1987 ] (Auth: HRS S132-3) (Imp:
HRS 4132 -3)
412 -45 -54 Deletin section 26.102, UFC.
Section 26.102 of the UFC is deleted. Eff
comp AUG 131987 1 (Auth: HRS 4132 -3) (Imp:
HRS 4132 -3)
412 -45 -55 Deletina section 27.102, UFC.
Section 27.102 of the UFC is deletea. (Eff 6 6/86;
comp AUG 13 1987 1 (Ruth: HRS 5132-3) ( Imp:
HRS 4132 -3)
412 -45 -56 Deletina section 28.102, UFC.
Section 28.102 of the UFC is deleted. (Eff 6/6/86;
comp AUG 13 1987 j (Ruth: HRS 5132-3) ( Imp:
HRS 4132 -3)
412 -45 -57 Deletina section 29.102, UFC.
Section 29.102 of the UFC is deleted. (Eff 6/6/86;
comp AUG 131981 1 (Ruth: HRS 4132 -3) (Imp:
HRS 4132 -3)
512 -45 -58 Deletina section 30.101, UFC.
Section 30.101 of the UFC Ls deleted. (Eff 6/6196;
Como_ AI]G13198] 1 (Ruth: HRS 4132 -3) Imp:
HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -59 De1et na section 31.L02_`UFC.
section 31.102 of the UFC is deleted.
0i6/36 ;.
comp AUG 131581 1 (Ruth: HRS 4132 -3) Imo:
HRS 3'32 -3)
312 -45 -60 amendments to section 31.106, JFC.
Section 31.106 of the UFC .s amended to read as fc::ors:
"Sec. 31.106. a) Zooms for the use and storace
of ruccer cement and other flammaole or oomnustiole
__ouyds snail conform to the requirements of .Art_c_e
79, DL•71s_0n
=.5 -37
� OU
(b) Storage
Standard 231 -D."
AUG 13 1981
5132 -3)
of rubber tires shall conform
(Eff 6/6/86; am and comp
(Auth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp:
to NFPA
HRS
512 -45 -61 Amendments to section 32.101, UFC.
Section 32.101 of the UFC is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 32.101. Permits are required to erect or
ooerate a tent or air supported structure covering an
area in excess of 700 square feet and for temporary
structures (booths) erected or operated for the sale of
fireworks or christmas trees." [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUG 13 1981 1 (Auth: HRS 5132-3) ( Imp:
HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -62 Amendments to section 32.102, UFC.
Section 32.102 of the UFC is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 32.102. For the purpose of this article, a
place of assemblage shall include any circus, sideshow,
carnival, bazaar, tent show or tent sale, theater,
skating rink, dance hall, or any other public
exhibition, production, engagement, or offering, or
other place of assemblage in or under which 100 or more
persons may gather for the above specified purposes."
[Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AUG 13 1967 1 (Auth:
HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -63 Amendments to section 32.104(a), UFC.
Section 32.104(a) of the UFC is amended to read as
follows:
"(a) Tents, air supported Structures or temporary
structures shall be located not less than 10 feet from
any property line or permanent structures except .There
the property line is a street or a'_ley." (Eff 5i 5, 36;
comp AUG 131981 1 (Auth: HRS 3132 -3) =mo:
HRS 5132 -3)
Si2-45 -64 .amendments to section 3 '_')` 7FC
Section 32.105 of the UFC is amended by amend_na the
first paragraph to read as follows:
air supported structures, and .empora —,
structures and their appurtenances Sha_1 be acle— uate_[
roped, graced, and ancnored to withstand the elements
of the weather against col
structural stability shall
chief upon request." [Eff
comp AU613 M? ]
HRS §132 -3)
3�c-i b -iU
lapsing. Evidence of
be furnished to the fire
6/6/86; am and
(Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
§12 -45 -65 Amendments to section 32.709, UFC.
Section 32.109 of--t—ne---7 C is amended by amenaing t e
first paragraph to read as follows:
"Fire extinguishers and other fire protection
equipment shall be provided in every tent, air
supported structure and temporary structure as
follows:" [Eff 6/6/86; comp AUG 131287 ]
(Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -66
Section 33.102
comp AUG 13 1981
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -67
Section 34.702
comp AUG 13 1981
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -68
Section 34.104
"Sec. 34.
motor vehicles
shall be done
as approvea by
6/6/86; am and
8132 -3) (Imp:
312 -45 -69
35.102 of the
comp AUG 13 W,
HRS 9132 -3)
Deleti . UFC.
of Me—MR ete eted. ,
6/86;
1 (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
Deleting section 34.102, UFC.
of t e is deleted. LL77/6/86;
] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
Amendments to section 34.104, UFC.
of the � is amenaea to reao as ro lows:
104. The burning of wrecked or discarded
or of junk, or of any waste materials
only in such locations and in such manner
the agency having jurisdiction." [Eff
comp AUG 13198I ] (Auth: HRS
HRS §132 -3)
Deleting section 35.102, UFC. Section
UFC is de ;tea. LrrT big /'b; am ana
] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) ;Imp:
1Z -45 -70 Deletina section 36.102, UFC.
36.102 of the UFC is aeietea. LtrT o /bi'b; am
Comp AUG 131391_ ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
HRS §132 -3)
45 -39
Section
ana
imp:
§12 -45 -71 Deletin section 46.102, UFC.
Section 46.102 of the is deleted. Ltrt 76/86;
comp AUG 131981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -72 Deleting sections 47.101 to 47.112,
UFC. Sections 47. to rtic a or the UFC
are deleted. [Eff-6 /6/86; am and comp AUG 131947
(Ruth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -73 Deleting section 48.102, UFC.
Section 48102 of the C is ae eted. rt bi6i86;
comp AUGI i 1981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -74 Deleting section 49.101(c), UFC.
Section 49.101(c) o the C H ae ete . LEff 776/96;
am and comp AUG 131981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §13Z -3)
§12 -45 -75 Deletine section 50.103, UFC.
Section 50.103 of t e U C is de ete d. LEff b/6/86;
comp AUG 131981 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -75.01 Deletina section 51.103, JFC.
Section 51 1Il of the t;
C is ae eted. �7 ana
camp AUGI� ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -76 Deletina section 62.102, UFC.
Section 62.102 of the HC rs aeietea. Lc.;r oi5i36;
comp AUG131981 ]
HRS 5132 -3) (Auth: HRS §132 -3) imp:
012 -45 -77 Deletina section 63.103, UFC.
Section 63.10 of the Jr,- is aeietea. � vi
.rr 6i36;
comp AUG 131381 ] (Auth: HRS 5132 -3) imp
HRS §132 -3)
a6 -a0
J - .. , _ j Z
512 -45 -78 Deletin section 74.103, UFC.
Section 74.103 of the UFC is deleted. (Eff 6/6/36;
comp AUG 13 1987 1 (Auth: HRS 5132-3) (Imp:
HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -79 Deleting section 75.103, UFC.
Section 75.103 of the UFC is deleted. (Eff 6/6/86;
comp_ AUG 13 1987 1 (Auth: HRS 5132-3) ( Imp
HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -79.01 Adding section 75.603, UFC.
Section 75.603 is added to the UFC to read as follows:
"Sec. 75.603. Tank vehicles transporting
cryogenic fluids shall not be left unattended on any
residential street; nor in or within 500 feet of any
residential area, apartment or hotel complex,
educational, hospital or care facility at any time; or
at any other place or location that would, in the
ooinion of the fire chief, present an extreme life
hazard.
Exception: When unattendance is necessary in
connection with unloading the vehicle or servicing
tanks; or when in case of accident or other emergency,
the operator must leave the vehicle to obtain
assistance." (Eff and comp AUG 13 197 )
(Auth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132- )
512 -45 -80 Deietina section 76.102, UFC.
Sect on 76.102 of the UFC is deleted. (Eff 6/6/36;
comp AUG 13i9l ] (Auth: HRS 5132 -3) Imp:
HRS 5132 -3)
512- 45 -81 De let ng sections 77.'_0: to 7-,.-'-),
UFC. Sections 77.101 to 77.110 (Art cle 77) of _he JFC
are deleted. (Eff 6/6186; comp AUG 131981
(Autn: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -15 -32 .amendments _o section 78.10'_, 7FC.
Segtl0n 73.101 of the OFC _s amended oy adding a 3ec0nd
paragraph to read as follows:
15 -,4 1
"This article shall not conflict with any rule
established pursuant to state law, or county ordinance
that applies to the manufacture, possession, storage,
sale, transportation and use of fireworks." (Eff
6/6/86; comp AUG 13 1487 1 (Auth: HRS 5132-3)
(Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -83 Amendments to section 78.102(c), UFC.
Section 78.102(c) of the UFC is amended by amending the
first sentence to read as follows:
"Applications for permits shall be made in writing
in advance of the date of the display as prescribed by
county ordinance." [Eff 6/6/86; comp AUG 131H7
(Auth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -84 Amendments to section 78.102, UFC.
Section 78.102 of the UFC is amended by Adding
subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The use of fireworks for Public display
Purposes shall be in accordance with NFPA Pamphlet
1123." [Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AUG 131H1 )
(Ruth: HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -85 Adding section 78.107, UFC Section
78.107 is added to the UFC to read as follows:
"Sec. N.M. (a) Fireworks shall be stored and
sold in compliance with the following:
(1) A maximum of 500 pounds must be isolated from
combustible materials and sources of heat or
ignition.
(2) Quantities in excess of 500 pounds shall be
stored in a room of one -hour fire-resistive
construction or a roam equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system. Such rooms shall
be entirely separated from other sections
within the building.
(b) Wholesalers and retailers of fireworks shall
comply with the licensing provisions required
by county and state rules." [Eff 6/6/36; am
and comp AUG 13 W7 ! (Ruth: HRS
5132 -3) (Imp: HRS 5132 -3)
512 -45 -36 Amendments _o section 7? 102 , 3FC
Section 79.iO3 of _ne AFC is amenaec to :sac as tol
lows:
45 -42
"Sec. 79.103. For permits to store or use
flammable or combustible liquids, see section 4.101.
The required permit application shall be submitted
prior to the commencement of any work." [Eff 6/6/86;
am and comp AU6131387 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -87 Amendments to section 79.201(e)l, UFC.
Section 79.201(e)l of the is amended to read as
follows:
"1. In assembly buildings, hotels, apartment
houses, one and two family dwellings, and
lodging houses, storage is prohibited.
Exceptions:
(A) Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons for
maintenance purposes and operation of
equipment when stored in approved
containers and located in a private
garage or approved locations.
(8) Except for one and two family dwellings
storage in excess of 10 gallons that is
used for maintenance purposes and
operation of equipment when stored in
cabinets which comply with section
79.201(g).
(C) A maximum aggregate of 25 gallons of
Class II and Class III -A liquids may be
stored outside the one and two family
dwelling unit in approved containers and
located in storerooms of attached or
detached garages or accessory
buildinggs." [Eff 6/6/36; comp
AUG 131281 ] (Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -37.01 Deletina section 79.205(c), UFC.
Section 79.205(c) of the U t, is deleted. Lcrr and
Como AUG 131987 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imo:
HRS 8132 -3)
?12 -45 -33 Amendments to section 79.501(a), JFC.
Section 79.601(a) oT the is amenaea to rear as
follows:
45 -43
"(a) A flammable or combustible liquid storage
tank may be located underground, outside of, or under a
building if such installation meets the requirements of
this section. The tank shall be so located with
respect to existing foundations and supports that the
loads carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to
the tank. The distance from any part of a tank storing
liquids to the nearest wall of any basement, pit,
cellar, or property line shall be not less than 3
feet. A minimum distance of 18- inches, shell to shell,
shall be maintained between underground tanks." [Eff
6/6/86; camp AUG 131367 ] (Auth: HRS §13Z -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -89 Amendments to section 79.601(b), UFC.
Section 79.601(b) of the UFC is amended by amending the
fourth paragraph to read as follows:
"ilonmetallic underground tanks shall be installed
in accordance with manufacturer's instruction and any
other conditions specified by the fire chief. The
minimum depth of cover shall be as specified in this
subsection." [Eff 6/6/86; am and comp AUG 13 Mr
(Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -89.01 Ueletin section 79.902(x), UFC.
Section 79,1ji(g) of the is de eted. (trr and
comp AU61 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -89.02 Amendments to section 79.902(h),
UFC. Section 79.902(h) or cne Uhl; is amenaed by
reaesignating subsection (h) as (g). [Eff and
comp AU6131981 ) (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
HRS §13Z -3)
§12 -45 -90 Amendments to section 79.903(a), UFC.
Section 79.903(a) or the � is amenoea oy aaa na an
exception to the second paragraph to read as follows:
"Exception: Dispensing nozzles for self service
gasoline aispensers shall be of the listed
automatic - closing type without a latch -oven device."
SFf 6/6/3b; comp In 131981 ] (Auth: HRS
8132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
115-44
§12 -45 -90.1 Amendments to section 79.903(a),
UFC. Section 79.903(a) or the UFC is amend y adding
a fourth paragraph to read as follows:
"Product delivery hoses shall be equipped with a
listed emergency breakaway device designed to retain
liquid on both sides of the breakaway point. Such
devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions." [Eff and
comp AU6 131987 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -91 Amendments to section 79.903(b), UFC.
Section 79.903(b) or the UFC is amended by amending the
first paragraph to read as follows:
"The dispensing of Class I, Class II, and Class
III -A liquids into the fuel tank of a vehicle or into a
container shall at all times be under the supervision
of a qualified attendant. A qualified and properly
trained attendant shall mean a person who meets the
following criteria:
(1) Has satisfactorily completed a course of
instruction in the use of portable fire
extinguishing equipment.
(2) Has been instructed in emergency procedures
dealing with gasoline spills and dispenser
electrical power shut -off.
(3) Is able- bodied to perform emergency duties
and capable of readily circulating about the
premises when the need arises.
(4) Possesses a valid motor vehicle operator's
license.
Owners or their representatives shall be
responsible to see that each attendant in their employ
meets the above criteria.
EXCEPTION: Supervision by a qualified attendant
is not required for a service station which is not open
to the public, provided that the owner of such station
is accountable for the safe operation of the station
and the training of users thereof. Such stations may
include card of key - operated dispensers." FEff 6!6/36;
am and comp AN 13 1351 1 Auth : HRS S132-3)
(imp: HR5 §132 -3)
912 -45 -92 amendments to section 79.903(h), r , Jr-
Section 79.903(b) o the Ur s amenaea oy aaa ng a
third paragapn to read as follows:
4 5 -a5
"Uispensing of gasoline into approved portable
containers shall be prohibited from self service
gasoline dispensers except by a qualified attendant.
Eff 6/6/86; comp AU613 }381 ] (Auth: HRS
9132 -3) (Imp: HRS §131 -3/
g12 -45 -93 Amendments to section 79.903(f)6, UFC.
Section 79.903(f)—b-07-the is amended to read as
follows:
"b. A public address system shall be provided and
approved by the fire chief to permit the attendant to
communicate with persons in the dispensing area at all
times." LEff 6/6/86; comp AU6131387 ] (Auth:
HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -94 Amendments to section 79.908, UFC.
Section 79.908 of the UFC is amended to read as follows
"Sec. 79.908. A fire extinguisher with a minimum
classification of 2A, 208C shall be provided and so
located that it will be not more than 50 feet from any
pump, dispenser, or fill -pipe opening." [Eff 6/6/36;
am and comp AS 131381 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3)
(Imp: HRS §132 -3)
§12-45 -95 Deleting sections 79.1101 to 79.1112,
UFC. Sections 79.IJOI to i ivislon ..i) of the
UFC are deleted. [Eff 6/6/86; comp 'iM131237
(Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS §132 -3)
91Z -45 -96 Deleting section 79.1201, UFC.
Section 79.1201 of the UFT — a
is eletea. L'rf o/6/36;
comp AUG 131781 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (imp:
HRS 513Z -3)
§12 -45 -97 Deleting section 79.1202, UFS.
Section 79.1202 of the UFC is ae etea. �crr a/6/'36;
comp AUG 13Lad, ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (imp:
HKS o13Z -3)
§12 -45 -98 Amendments to oaragrach 1 of section
79.1a10, UFC. Paragrapn i OT section i..l or the
uF� is amended to read as follows:
a5 -46
C
"l. Suitable portable fire extinguishers with a
rating of not less than 2A, 208C shall be located
within 50 feet of those portions of the facility where
fires are likely to occur, such as hose connections,
pumps, and separator tanks." [Eff 6/6/86;
comp AUG 131951 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -99 Deleting section 79.1701, UFC.
Section 79.3 1$11 a the is ae etea. trr 6/6/86;
comp AU ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132-3)
§12 -45 -100 Deleting section 79.1803, UFC.
Section 79.1803 of t e u L is de eted. LEtt b /86;
comp AUG 1 3 1981 ] (Auth : HRS §132-3) ( Imp
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45 -101 Deletin section 80.102, UFC.
Section 80.102 of the is a etea. LrtT 6/o /86;
comp AUG 131987 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§1Z -45 -102 Deleting section 81.103, UFC.
Section nU613198 of the Z is ae eted. I rr 6ib /86;
comp ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45- 102.01 Amendments to section 81.106,
UFC. Section 81.106 oT the UFC is amenaea to reaa as
r77ows:
"Sec. 91.106. The design and installation of
automatic fire extinguishing systems shall Conform to
requirements in the building code and the standards of
iFPA 13." (Eff and Como A
1987 1 utn:
HRS §132 -3) (Imp:
912 -45 -103 Amendments to section 32.i0Z`,a`, UFC.
Section 82.102(a) oT the is amenaea co reaa as
faliows:
45 -47
"(a) No person shall install or maintain any LP
gas container without a permit. Where a single
container or the aggregate of interconnected containers
is 125 gallons water capacity or more, the installer
shall submit plans to the fire chief. A permit shall
not be required for the installation or maintenance of
portable containers of less than an aggregate of 125
gallons water capacity." [Eff 6/6/86; comp
AUG 131987 ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) (Imp: HRS
3132 -3)
§12 -45- 103.01 Amendments to section 32.105(d),
UFC. Section 82.105(dl or the UFT is amended to read
as rollows:
"(d) Containers shall be located with respect to
buildings or line of adjoining property which may be
built upon in accordance with the standards of NFPA
58." [Eff and comp AUG 131981 ] (Auth: HRS
§132 -3) (Imp: HR5 §132 -3)
§12 -45 -104 Deleting section 83.1O1,.UFC.
Section 8310 of the is a eted. LtrT 0/0/86;
i
comp AUG 3 1�1 ] ( Auth : HRS §132-3) ( Imp
HRS §132 -3)
§12 -45- 104.01 Amendments to section 3a.102(c),
UFC. Section 84.102(c) or the 7Lis amended to read
as rollows:
"(c) There shall be installed and maintained
ready for use in every projection room one approved
fire extinguisher with at least a 2 -A, 20 3 -C rat ina."
(Eff and comp AUG 131291 ] (Auth: HRS 5132 -3)
(IMP: HRS §132 -3)
X12 -45 -105 Adootino Adoendix 1 -C, UFC.
Aupenuix 1 -C of the Ur C, entities Stairway
identification, is adopted. [Eff 6/6/86; am and
comp AUG 13I981, ] (Auth: HRS §132 -3) imp: HRS
3132 -3)
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512 -45 -106 Adopting APcendix III -A, UFC.
Appendix III -A of the UFC, entitled ands Combination
Extinguishing Systems, Standpipes,
Systems is adopted subject to the following
^(iii) Flow test. Flow 500 gpm Of through
the standpipe system to the roof outlet upon completion
of installation. A separate flow test shall be
conducted through each inlet. Install a test gauge at
the inlet being used to measure the inlet pressure.
The maximum allowable pressure lost within the system
due to friction shall be 15 psi. Friction loss shall
be determined by subtracting the static Pressure (head)
and outlet Pressure from the inlet pressure while 500
apm is flowing. For all other subsequent testing
required under section 10.302(c), flow 250 9Pm of water
through the standpipe system to the roof outlet." [E--f
and comp AUG 13 18a1 1 (AUth: HRS 5132-3)
(Imp: HRS - 132 -3)
512 -45 -107 Repeal of Previous state fire code.
All previous state fire coces are repealed., (auth
6/6/86; ren and come AUG 13 1987
HRS 5132 -3) (Imp: HRS.- 5132 -3)
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Chanter 12 -45, Hawaii Administrative Rules, on the
Summary Page dated July 23, 1987, was adopted on July
23, 1987, following a public hearing held on July 16,
1987, after public notice was given in the Honolulu
Star Bulletin on June 26, 1987.
The adoption of chapter 12 -45 shall take effect
ten days after filing with the Office of the Lieutenant
Governor.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Deputy attorney General
John 'Waihee
Governor
State or Hawai_.
Frank K:- KLhoohanohano
Chairperson
State Fire Council
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NAa r io K. I scam
Director of
Industrial
APPROVED:
Labor anj
Relations
Dated: AUG
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