Repeals prohibition on counties requiring fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
The bill repeals the prohibition on counties requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in residential one- and two-family dwelling units. The legislature finds that fire sprinklers are effective in suppressing fires early and reducing property damage. The bill amends Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to allow counties to adopt codes requiring fire sprinklers, recognizing the unique challenges and issues related to fire protection in the state.
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