Hawaii HB356 mandates stricter building codes for new homes and apartments in high-wind areas.
Hawaii HB356 establishes new building codes requiring all newly constructed single-family homes and apartment buildings in high-wind areas to withstand stronger hurricanes and include safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Specifically, homes in areas expected to experience winds of 130 mph or more must withstand category three hurricanes, while those in areas with 140 mph or higher winds must withstand category five hurricanes. The bill aims to enhance hurricane resilience due to climate change and the increasing frequency of powerful storms.
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