Hawaii SB303 repeals a prohibition on counties requiring fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
Hawaii SB303 repeals a prohibition on counties requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in residential buildings. The bill notes that residential fire sprinklers reduce fire spread and property damage. It amends existing law to allow counties to adopt codes requiring fire sprinklers in residential family units, aligning with practices in twenty other states. The changes take effect on June 30, 2025.
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