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The American Institute of Architects COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hondulu C+rapter
P. O. Box 826, Kamuela, Hi. 88743
3 June 1599
Subject: Proposed Building Code Amendments
The Building Code Committee and the Board of Directors of the Hawaii
Island Section of the American Institute of Architects wish to state the
organization's position relative to Section 1 through 7 of the proposed
ordinance; amendments to the 1991 Uniform Building Code.
SECTION 1
Concur with proposed amendment
SECTION 2
Concur `vith proposed amendment
SECTION 3
It is our understanding that this proposed amendment is actually amending a
section that was repealed by Ordinance 96162. Tf this is true, it seems that
technically this change is inappropriate.
SECTION 4
Concur ~~vith proposed amendment
SECTION 5
Concur with proposed amendment
SECTIt)N 6
Concur with proposed amendment
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SECTION 7
We believe that this is an unnecessary and unrealistic standard Wood
exposed to the weather is dimensionally unstable and spaces between board
will tend to change because of many variables (extent of exposure, grade and
species of wood, applied finish, degree of maintenance etc.) To set a
standard that cannot be maintained over a period of time will be inviting
claims o1'injury aad possible litigation.
Lc cal examples of deck installation:
• DE:ek with 1/4" spaces collected debris between the boards to a degree
that is was sufficiently damaged by fungus to require replacement. The,
replaced deck has 3/4" spaces and is debris free
• DE:ek laid initially with 16d nail space (5/32") increased to 5/16" and
gr~:ater by time of final inspection.
• Waterfront Row, a heavily traveled tourist mall, has plank decks with
some spaces exceeding 3/4". The property manager says that have not
had a complaint in the 12-15 years that they have been open.
The AIA appreciates the opportunity of commenting on these proposed
amendments. Our organization is very interested in all code issues and would
welcome the opportunity of being a part of the on-going evolution of the
building codes with the County.
Respectfully submitted,
Harrell r1~c~C ,president