Hawaii SB2943 establishes vegetation management standards to reduce wildfire risks and protect property and infrastructure.

Hawaii SB2943 mandates vegetation management standards to mitigate wildfire risks. It requires property owners to maintain vegetation to reduce fire hazards and establishes a defensible space around structures. The bill also sets clearance requirements for utility poles and towers to prevent vegetation from contacting electrical equipment. Utilities must maintain a continuous minimum clearance distance between overhead conductors and any vegetation. Property owners and utilities failing to comply face fines and liability for damages.

Hawaii SB2943 establishes vegetation management standards to reduce wildfire risks and protect property and infrastructure.

Hawaii SB2943 mandates vegetation management standards to mitigate wildfire risks. It requires property owners to maintain vegetation to reduce fire hazards and establishes a defensible space around structures. The bill also sets clearance requirements for utility poles and towers to prevent vegetation from contacting electrical equipment. Utilities must maintain a continuous minimum clearance distance between overhead conductors and any vegetation. Property owners and utilities failing to comply face fines and liability for damages.