A bill to update Hawaii County’s fire code to comply with the latest state requirements is on its way to Mayor Mitch Ross’ desk.
A bill to update Hawaii County’s fire code to comply with the latest state requirements is on its way to Mayor Mitch Ross’ desk.
The full county legislature on Thursday voted 9-0 at a second viewing to forward Bill 221 to Roth’s desk for signature into law.
This measure sets the framework for future fire code updates by creating a fire chapter in the county code and moving relevant provisions there from the Buildings and Plumbing Code.
It also updates fees that have not been increased since 2006.
For example, carnival and fair fees increase from $100 to $200. Farmers Markets, Flea Markets, and Open Markets raise prices from $25 to $100 twice a year. Installation or removal of flammable and flammable liquid tanks over 60 gallons increases from $50 to $200. Meeting place permits for gatherings of 300 or more people increased from $50 to $200 per year; permits for tents and temporary structures over 700 square feet, including Christmas trees and fireworks, increased from $25 to $50 You can
In addition, a certificate of fitness is now required. This means that the individuals who install, maintain, and test the system are certified by a national engineering certification agency to prove they are competent and qualified to perform the work.
The bill was introduced at an October meeting of the City Council’s Public Works and Mass Transit Committee, as officials considered how to create key elements of the code that would be compatible with the county’s online EPIC building permit system. temporarily set aside to give it time to That said he reappeared in November and went to full council for his first reading in December.
“Mahalo Nui to all your efforts in creating this and making sure our county code is in line with the latest NFPA code regulations,” said Puna City Council lady Ashley Kirkiewicz. said on thursday.
