SB2883 mandates new single-family homes and apartment buildings in Hawaii to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and include a safe room meeting specific.

SB2883 amends Hawaii's building codes to require all new single-family homes and apartment buildings to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and include a residential safe room of at least 128 square feet with an attached bathroom, capable of withstanding winds over 200 miles per hour. The safe room must meet International Code Council and National Storm Shelter Association standards. This change responds to the increased risk of severe hurricanes due to climate change, aiming to reduce the need for public shelters during storms.

SB2883 mandates new single-family homes and apartment buildings in Hawaii to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and include a safe room meeting specific.

SB2883 amends Hawaii's building codes to require all new single-family homes and apartment buildings to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and include a residential safe room of at least 128 square feet with an attached bathroom, capable of withstanding winds over 200 miles per hour. The safe room must meet International Code Council and National Storm Shelter Association standards. This change responds to the increased risk of severe hurricanes due to climate change, aiming to reduce the need for public shelters during storms.