Haw. Code R. § tit. 3, Building Code Council, State Building Code Council, Amendments to the 2018 ICC International Building Code (IBC), 12

Current through November, 2024

Group R

Section 903.2.8 is amended to read:

"[F]Section 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all the buildings with a Group R fire area.

Exception: In accordance with HRS 46-19.8 Fire Sprinklers; residences, until June 30, 2027 no county shall require the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or an automatic fire sprinkler system in:

1. Any new or existing detached one-or two-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes; and

2. Nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures located outside an urban area; provided that this section shall not apply to new homes that require a variance from access roads or firefighting water supply requirements."

Haw. Code R. tit. 3, Building Code Council, State Building Code Council, Amendments to the 2018 ICC International Building Code (IBC), 12

[Eff 4/20/2021]