Hawaii SB303 repeals a prohibition on counties requiring residential fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family dwellings.
Hawaii SB303 repeals a prohibition on counties requiring residential fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family dwellings. The bill recognizes the effectiveness of fire sprinklers in reducing fire spread and property damage. It allows counties to adopt codes that mandate the installation and retrofitting of fire sprinklers in residential family units, aligning with the state building code council's 2024 residential code. The repeal takes effect on June 30, 2025.
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