Hawaii SB111 mandates hurricane resistant criteria for new state buildings, aligning with energy efficiency and water conservation goals.

Hawaii SB111 amends state building codes to require hurricane resistant criteria for new state buildings constructed after July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that these buildings maximize energy and water efficiency, enhance energy generation potential, and use materials that reduce the carbon footprint. Exemptions apply for county ordinances inconsistent with Hawaii state building codes or contrary to code amendments adopted by the state. The bill repeals outdated subsections and aligns with the Hawaii state building codes, ensuring compliance except where county codes conflict.

Hawaii SB111 mandates hurricane resistant criteria for new state buildings, aligning with energy efficiency and water conservation goals.

Hawaii SB111 amends state building codes to require hurricane resistant criteria for new state buildings constructed after July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that these buildings maximize energy and water efficiency, enhance energy generation potential, and use materials that reduce the carbon footprint. Exemptions apply for county ordinances inconsistent with Hawaii state building codes or contrary to code amendments adopted by the state. The bill repeals outdated subsections and aligns with the Hawaii state building codes, ensuring compliance except where county codes conflict.