Hawaii HB745 updates state building codes to be based on national standards and requires counties to adopt these codes.
Hawaii HB745 revises the Hawaii state building codes to be based on the state fire code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Building Code, National Electrical Code, and Hawaii design standards for emergency shelters and essential government facilities. Counties must adopt these updated codes by January 1, 2028, and may only amend them with council approval.
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