Articles:
     ( 1.    Adoption of the Uniform Building Code. Repealed by Ord. 07-22)
    1.    Adoption of the International Building Code and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
    2.    Relocation of Buildings
    3.    Factory-Built Buildings
    4.    Thatched Material on Exterior of Building--Protection Against Exposure Fires
    5.    Energy Conservation
    6.    Swimming Pools
    7.    Public Swimming Pools
    8.    Termite-Infested Lumber
    (9.    Equal Access for Persons with Disabilities. Repealed by Ord. 97-16)
    9.    Reserved
    10.    Violations and Penalties
    11.    Regulations Within Flood Hazard Districts and Development Adjacent to Drainage Facilities
     12 .     Indigenous Hawaiian Architecture

    Article 1. Adoption of the International Building Code and International Residential Code
     f or One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Sections:
    16-1.1     International Building Code.

Sec.     16-1.1     International Building Code.
    The 2003 edition of the International Building Code is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, subject to the following amendments.

    (1)    Amending Section 101.1. Section 101.1 is amended to read:

101. 1 Title . These regulations shall be part of the Building Code of the City and County of Honolulu, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”    

    (2)    Amending Section 101.2. Section 101.2 is amended to read:

         101. 2 Scope . The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, replacement, repair, and use of any building or structure within this jurisdiction inland of the shoreline, except where located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures.

             EXCEPTIONS:

            1.    Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than two stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall be permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.

            2.    Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.

    

    (3)    Deleting Section 101.4. Section 101.4 is deleted.

    (4)    Amending Section 102.4. Section 102.4 is amended by adding the following exception:

             EXCEPTION: Whenever in this code reference is made to the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code, the provisions of the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code shall be deemed guidelines and not mandatory.

    (5)    Amending Section 102.6. Section 102.6 is amended to read:

         102.6 Existing Structures. Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use does not constitute a hazard to the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

    (6)    Amending Section 103. Section 103 is amended to read:

            SECTION 10 3—ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT

            10 3 .1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is hereby established in this jurisdiction a code enforcement agency that shall be under the administrative and operational control of the building official.

            10 3. 2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other personnel necessary to support this code enforcement agency. The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of this code enforcement agency. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.                

                The building official may deputize volunteers to temporarily carry out functions of the code
            enforcement agency in the event of a major natural disaster.

    (7)    Amending Section 105. Section 105 is amended to read:

             SECTION 105 -- PERMITS

    A building permit is required to perform work covered by this code as provided in ROH Chapter 18.

    (8)    Deleting Section 106. Section 106 is deleted.    

    (9)    Deleting Section 107. Section 107 is deleted.

    (10)    Deleting Section 108. Section 108 is deleted.

    (11)    Amending Section 109. Section 109 is amended to read:    

             SECTION 10 9—INSPECTIONS AND LOT SURVEY

         10 9 .1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of any other ordinances shall not be valid.

    It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the city shall be liable for any expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

    A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

            10 9 .2 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that the work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before the day for which inspection is requested. The request may be in writing or by telephone.

                It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for proper inspection of such work.

            10 9 .3 Required Inspections. The building official, upon notification from the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, shall make the following inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or the permit holder's agent if the same fails to comply with this code.

             109.3.1 Lath and/or Gypsum Board Inspection: To be made after all lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, in construction required to be fire-resistive is in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

                EXCEPTION: Lath and gypsum board installed in Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies.

             109.3.2 Final Inspection: To be made after all construction is completed and prior to occupancy.
            
            10 9.4 Special Inspections. For special inspections, see Sections 912, 1704 and 1707.

    (12)    Amending Section 110.1. Section 110.1 is amended by adding two exceptions immediately thereafter to read:

             EXCEPTIONS:

            1.    For R-3 Occupancies, see International Residential Code Section 110.1.

            2.    Group U Occupancies.

    (13)    Amending Section 112. Section 112 is amended to read:

             Section 112 – BOARD OF APPEALS        

             112.1 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of nine members who shall
            be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and fire safety
            and who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. Four members shall be currently
            licensed as engineers or architects with the State of Hawaii board of registration of professional engineers,
            architects, land surveyors, and landscape architects. One member shall be qualified by experience and training
            to pass on matters pertaining to electrical work. One member shall be qualified by experience and training to
            pass on matters pertaining to plumbing work. Two members shall be qualified by experience and training to
            pass    on matters pertaining to fire safety. One member shall be a general contractor licensed under HRS Chapter 444. The members of the board shall serve for terms of five years and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term of office shall be filled for the remainder of such unexpired term in the same manner as for an original appointment. The board shall select a chair and vice- chair annually.                

                    
                     112.2 Board Action. All board action requires an affirmative vote of five or more board members.

                     112.3 Power and Duties. The board shall:

                     112.3.1 Hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the building official in the administration of
                    the Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Housing Code, Building Energy Efficiency
                    Standards, and ROH Chapter 18, including, but not limited to, matters involving any approval or denial of
                    the use of new or alternate materials, types of construction, equipment, devices or appliances,
                    administrative enforcement, and suspension or revocation of permits issued under ROH Chapter 18.

                        In the case of any denial of the use of new or alternative materials, types of construction, equipment,
                    devices or appliances, an appeal may be sustained if the record shows that: (1) the new or alternate
                    materials, types of construction, equipment, devices or appliances meet the required standards established
                    by the codes being appealed from; (2) permitting the use thereof will not jeopardize life, limb or property;
                    and, (3) the use will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the code being appealed from. The
                    appellant shall pay all expenses necessary for tests that may be ordered by the board.

                        The board may reverse, affirm or modify, in whole or in part, the decision appealed from.

                     112.3.2 Hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the fire official in the administration of the
                    Fire Code, including the suspension or revocation of permits issued pursuant to the Fire Code, and any
                    denial of the use of new or alternate materials, types of construction, equipment, devices or appliances.

                        The criteria for the use of new or alternate materials, types of construction, equipment, devices or
                    appliance shall be the same as for Section 112.3.1.

                     112.3.3 Hear and determine petitions for varying the application of the Building Code, Electrical Code,
                    Plumbing Code, Fire Code, or Building Energy Efficiency Standards. A variance may be granted if the
                    board finds: (1) that the strict application, operation or enforcement of the code provision or provisions
                    being appealed from would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the applicant; (2) that
                    safety to life, limb, and property will not be jeopardized, and (3) that the granting of a variance would not
                    be injurious to the adjoining lots and the building thereon, would not create additional fire hazards and
                    would not be contrary to the purposes of the code and public interest. In making its determination, the
                    board shall take into account the character, use, and type of occupancy and construction of adjoining
                    buildings, buildings on adjoining lots and the building involved.

                     112.3.4 Hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the building official in the administrative
                    enforcement of ROH Chapter 29, Article 4.

                     112.3.5 Hear and determine appeals concerning the summary removal of unlawful signs pursuant to
                    ROH Chapter 29, Article 14. Such appeals shall be limited to a determination of whether a sign was
                    properly removed pursuant to the provisions of that article.

                     112.4 Compensation. Each member of the board shall be compensated at the rate of $20 per day for
                    each day’s actual attendance at a meeting, but such compensation shall not exceed, in the aggregate, $60
                    in any one month.

                     112.5 Procedure. The proceedings of the board shall be subject to the provisions of HRS Chapter 91.
                    The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its meetings, hearings, and
                    investigations in conformity therewith and may impose reasonable fees to cover the costs of such
                    proceedings.
                    

    (14)    Amending Section 113. Section 113 is amended to read:

             SECTION 113 – VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

                    For violation and penalty provisions, see ROH Chapter 16, Article 10.

    (15)    Amending Section 114. Section 114 is amended to read:

                    See ROH Section 18-7.5.

    (16)    Amending Section 115. Section 115 is amended to read:

         Section 115 – UNSAFE BUILDINGS

         115.1 General. All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or
        which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use
        constitute a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation,
        obsolescence, fire hazard or abandonment, as specified in this code or any other effective ordinance are, for the
        purpose of this section, unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings or structures are hereby declared to be public
        nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, removal, or other methods approved by the
        building official in accordance with the procedure specified in Sections 115.2, 115.3, and 115.4.

         115.2 Notice to Owner. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined every building or structure
        or portion thereof reported as dangerous or damaged and, if such is found to be an unsafe building as defined in
        this section, the building official shall give to the owner of such building or structure written notice stating the
        defects thereof. This notice may require the owner or person in charge of the building or premises, within 48
        hours, to commence either the required repairs or improvements or demolition and removal of the building or
        structure or portions thereof, and all such work shall be completed within 90 days from the date of notice, unless
        otherwise required by the building official. If necessary, such notice also requires the building, structure or portion
        thereof to be vacated forthwith and not reoccupied until the required repairs and improvements are completed,
        inspected, and approved by the building official.

            Proper service of such notice shall be by personal service, registered mail or certified mail upon the owner of
        record, provided that if such notice is by registered mail, the designated periods within which the owner or person
        in charge is required to comply with the order of the building official shall begin as of the date the owner or person
        in charge receives such notice.

         115.3 Posting of Signs. The building official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to buildings ordered
        vacated a notice to read: DO NOT ENTER. UNSAFE TO OCCUPY. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
        PERMITTING, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. Such notice shall remain posted until the required
        repairs, demolition or removal is completed. Such notice shall not be removed without written permission of the
        building official, and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of
        demolishing the building.

            In the event of a major disaster, the building official may post “RESTRICTED USE” or “UNSAFE” placards
        at each entrance to a building or portion of a building if an inspection warrants such posting. Entry or
        occupancy in a building or portion of a building posted with a “RESTRICTED USE” placard shall be limited
to the restrictions stated on the placard. No entry is permitted in a building or portion of a building posted with an “UNSAFE” placard. Placards shall not be removed or altered unless authorized by the building official.

115.4 Action Upon Noncompliance. In case the owner shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the notice to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish and remove said building or structure or portions thereof, the building official may order the owner of the building prosecuted as a violator of the provisions of this code.

            Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit or restrict the building official from instituting, on behalf
        of the city, any other legal or equitable proceedings, in addition to those specified herein, to repair, rehabilitate or
        to demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof, and to recover the cost of such work from the
        owner or attach a lien to the property.

            The structure determined to be unsafe by the building official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition.
        To the extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration
        of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements of
        this code and ROH Chapter 18, Article 3.

    (17)    Amending Section 202. Section 202 is amended as follows:        

            a.    By amending the definition of “BUILDING” to read:
            
                          BUILDING. A building is any structure used or intended for supporting any use or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to any structure mounted on wheels such as a trailer, wagon or vehicle which is parked and stationary for any 24-hour period, and is used for business or living quarters; provided, however, that the term shall not include a push wagon which is readily movable and does not exceed 25 square feet in area, nor shall the term include a vehicle, used exclusively for the purpose of selling any commercial product therefrom, which holds a vehicle license and actually travels on public or private streets.

            b.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of "BUILDING, ENCLOSED":

                        BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS shall mean ROH Chapter 32.

            c.    By amending the definition of "BUILDING OFFICIAL" to read:

                        BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the director of planning and permitting of the city or the director's authorized representative.

            d.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of "CAST STONE":

                        CARPORT is a private garage which is at least 100 percent open on one side and with 50 percent net openings on another side or which is provided with an equivalent of such openings on two or more sides.

                        A private garage which is 100 percent open on one side and 25 percent open on another side with the latter opening so located to provide adequate cross ventilation may be considered a carport when approved by the building official.

            e.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of "CLADDING":

                        CITY shall mean the City and County of Honolulu.

            f.    By amending the definition of “DWELLING UNIT” to read:

                         DWELLING UNIT. A building or portion thereof that contains living facilities, including
                    permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, as required by this code, for not
                    more than one family, or a congregate residence for not more than ten persons.

            g.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “ELEMENT”.

                          ELECTRICAL CODE shall mean ROH Chapter 17.

        h.    By amending the definition of “EXISTING STRUCTURE” to read:

                     EXISTING STRUCTURE. A building for which a legal building permit has been issued, or one
                which complied with the Building Code in effect at the time the building was erected.

        i.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “FIBERBOARD”:

                    FAMILY shall be as defined in the Land Use Ordinance, except that the number of residents in an adult residential care home, a special treatment facility, or other similar facility licensed of certified by the State of Hawaii shall be limited to six persons in order for the residents of the facility to be considered a family under this code.

        j.    By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “FIRE COMMAND CENTER”:

                    FIRE CODE shall mean ROH Chapter 20.

        k.        By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “HPM FLAMMABLE LIQUID”:

                    HOUSING CODE shall mean ROH Chapter 27.

        l.        By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “LIGHT-DIFFUSING SYSTEM”:

                    LAND USE ORDINANCE shall mean ROH Chapter 21.

        m.        By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “ POSITIVE ROOF DRAINAGE”:

                    PLUMBING CODE shall mean ROH Chapter 19.

        n.        By adding the following definition immediately before the definition of “TOXIC”:

                     TOWNHOUSE. A townhouse is a single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more
                 attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with open space on at least two
                sides.

    (18)    Adding Section 303.2. A new Section 303.2 is added to read:

                303. 2 Light and Ventilation. Light and ventilation shall be in accordance with Chapter 12 of the 2003 edition of the International Building Code.

    (19)    Adding Section 303.2.1. A new Section 303.2.1 is added to read:    

             303. 2 .1    Sanitation. In a building or portion of a building containing a new Group A Occupancy such as an
            entertainment center, movie theatre, sports arena, or other similar occupancy, the number of water closets
            available to females who are not employed in that building or portion shall be at least twice the number
            available to males who are not employed in that building or portion.

                    This section shall further apply to any bathroom open to the general public in any specified place of
            public assembly that is altered where the cost of making alterations in any twelve-month period shall exceed
            $500,000.

                    The cost of making alterations and the value of the building or space shall be determined by the building
            official.
            

                        Where urinals are permitted, urinals may be provided in bathrooms in lieu of water closets, but the
                    number of urinals shall not exceed fifty percent of the required number of water closets.

    (20)    Amending Section 307.9. Section 307.9 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (21)    Adding to Section 402.2.

            a.    By adding the following definitions immediately before the definition of “COVERED MALL
                    BUILDING”:

                         CONSUMER FIREWORKS STORAGE BUILDING. A building in which finished consumer
                    fireworks are received, stored, and shipped but in which no manufacturing is performed.

                         CONSUMER FIREWORKS WORK BUILDING, ROOM, OR AREA. A building, room, or
                    area where finished consumer fireworks are picked and packaged into retail packages, including
                    assortments and those picked and packed into DOT-approved packaging, and where related operations
                    are performed.

            b.    By adding the following definition immediately after the definition of “COVERED MALL
                    BUILDING”:

                         DOT-APPROVED PACKAGING. Packaging for fireworks complying with the regulations of
                    the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Title 49, Part 178.    

    (22)    Adding Section 402.16. A new Section 402.16 is added to read:

                     402.16 Fire Alarm Systems. Fire alarm systems shall comply with the Fire Code.

    (23)    Amending Section 403.6. Section 403.6 is amended to read:

                    403. 6 Fire Alarm and Communications System. The fire alarm and communications systems shall comply with the Fire Code and be approved by the fire chief.

    (24)    Amending Section 403.7. Section 403.7 is amended to read:

                    403. 7 Fire Department Communication s System. The fire department communications system shall comply with the Fire Code and be approved by the fire chief.

    (25) Amending Section 403.8. Section 403.8 is amended to read:

                    403. 8 Fire Command Station. Fire command station shall comply with the Fire Code and be approved by the fire chief.

    (26) Deleting Section 403.9. Section 403.9 is deleted.

    (27)    Amending 403.10. Section 403.10 is amended to read:
    
                     403. 10 Standby and Emergency Power and Light Systems. A permanently installed standby power-generator set conforming to the Electrical Code shall be provided. If the set is located inside a building, the set shall be located in a separate room enclosed with 2-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barrier assemblies. The set shall be equipped with suitable means for automatically starting the generator set upon failure of the normal electrical supply systems and for automatic transfer and operation of all the required electrical functions at full power within 30 seconds of such normal service failure. An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than 8 hours of full demand operation of the set shall be

                    provided. Should the standby unit become inoperable at any time due to breakdown of equipment and cannot be repaired immediately, a portable emergency power unit shall be installed to take its place until the equipment is repaired and in operable condition.

                        The building official may approve other reliable sources of energy to power the standby power-generator set.

                        All power, lighting, and signal facilities provided under the requirements of this section shall be transferable to the standby and emergency power system. The power requirement shall be determined so as to provide service to the following:

                        1.    Fire alarm systems.

                        2.    Exit and other emergency lighting.

                        3.    Fire protection equipment.

                        4.    Mechanical ventilation required by this section.

                        5.    Elevator lighting and elevator designated for fire service as required by the State elevator
                            code.

                        6.    Electrically operated exit locks.

                        7.    Power and lighting for central control station.

                        8.    Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke-proof enclosures.
                
                        9.    Fire Department communication system.

                        The standby power to the fire pump may also be connected to the domestic water pump. In the event the sprinkler system is activated, the power shall be automatically transferred to service the fire pump if needed.

                        The standby power-generator set shall be tested regularly as required by the fire chief.

    (28)    Deleting Section 403.11. Section 403.11 is deleted.

    (29)    Amending Section 403.12. Section 403.12.1 is deleted and Section 403.12 is amended to read:

                    403.12 Stairway Door Operation. All stairway doors that are locked to prevent entry from the stairway side shall be automatically unlocked without unlatching upon actuation of the fire alarm system or in the event of power failure. Manual override of the automatic system shall be provided from the fire control station.

    (30)    Amending Section 404.2. Section 404.2 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (31)    Amending Section 405.6. Section 405.6 is amended to read:

                    405.6 Fire Alarm Systems. Fire alarm systems shall comply with the Fire Code.
        
    (32)    Amending Section 406.1.3. Section 406.1.3 is amended to read:

406.1.3 Garages and Carports. Carport floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material.
            
                         EXCEPTION: Asphalt surfaces shall be permitted at ground level in carports.

                        The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway.

    (33)    Amending Section 406.1.4. Subdivision 3 in Section 406.1.4 is amended to read:

                        3.    An occupancy separation need not be provided between a Group R, Division 3, Occupancy
                    and a carport having no enclosed uses above or below.

    (34)    Amending Section 406.2.2. Section 406.2.2 is amended by deleting the last sentence.

    (35)    Amending Section 406.2.4. Section 406.2.4 is amended by deleting the last sentence and replacing it with:

                        With barriers not less than 2 feet (607 mm) high shall be placed at the ends of drive lanes and at
                    the end of parking spaces in openings located in exterior walls where the difference in the adjacent
                    floor elevation is greater than 1 foot (305 mm).

    (36)    Amending Section 406.4.2. Section 406.4.2 is amended to read:

                     406.4.2 Ventilation. A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided as specified in Chapter 39,
                    Title 11, Administrative Rules of the Department of Health, State of Hawaii.

    (37)    Amending Section 406.5.1. Section 406.5.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (38)    Amending Section 406.6.1. Section 406.6.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (39)    Amending Section 406.6.3. Section 406.6.3 is amended to read:

                     406.6.3 Ventilation. A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided as specified in Chapter 39,
                    Title 11, Administrative Rules of the Department of Health, State of Hawaii.

    (40)    Amending Section 409.3. Delete Sections 409.3.1.1 and 409.3.1.2 and amend Section 409.3 to read:    

                     409.3 Projection Room and Equipment Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided as specified in
                    Chapter 39, Title 11, Administrative Rules of the Department of Health, State of Hawaii.

    (41)    Amending Section 410.3.6. Section 410.3.6 is amended by deleting the word “International” in the first and
        second sentence.

    (42)    Amending Section 410.4. Section 410.4 is amended by amending the third sentence to read:

                        When the space beneath a raised platform is used for storage or any purpose other than equipment
                    wiring or plumbing, the floor construction shall be not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction or
                    of heavy timber floor construction.

    (43)    Amending Section 411.1. Section 411.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (44)    Amending Section 411.2. Section 411.2 is amended to read:

    

                     411.2 Special Amusement Building. A special amusement building is a building or portion thereof in which the means of egress are not apparent due to theatrical distractions, or are disguised or not readily available. A portable special amusement building structure is an amusement building that is used on a short-term basis at each location. A temporary special amusement building is an amusement building used for a period of six weeks or less in any given 12-month period.

    (45)    Amending Section 412.4.1. Section 412.4.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (46)    Amending Section 412.4.6. Section 412.4.6 is amended to read:

                    4 12 . 4 . 6 Ventilation. Aircraft paint hangers ventilation shall be provided as specified in Title 11, Administrative Rules of the Department of Health, State or Hawaii.

    (47)    Amending Section 413.1. Section 413.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (48)    Amending Section 414.1.1. Section 414.1.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (49)    Amending Section 414.1.2. The second sentence in Section 414.1.2 is amended to read:

                    Individual material requirements are also found in Sections 307 and 415 and in the Fire Code.

    (50)    Amending the first sentence in Section 414.1.2.1. The first sentence in Section 414.1.2.1 is amended by
        deleting the word “International” from the sentence.

    (51)    Amending the second sentence in Section 414.1.2.1. The second sentence in Section 414.1.2.1 is amended to
        read:

                    Individual material requirements are also found in Sections 307 and 415 and in the Fire Code.

    (52)    Amending Section 414.2.4. Section 414.2.4 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (53)    Amending Section 414.3. Section 414.3 is amended to read:

                     414.3 Ventilation. Rooms, areas or spaces of Group H occupancy in which explosive, corrosive,
                    combustible, flammable or highly toxic dusts, mists, fumes, vapors or gases are or may be emitted due
                    to the processing, use, handling or storage of materials shall be mechanically ventilated as required by
                    the Fire Code and as specified in Title 11, Administrative Rules of the Department of Health, State of
                    Hawaii.

                        Ducts conveying explosives or flammable vapors, fumes or dusts shall extend directly to the
                    exterior of the building without entering other spaces. Exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through
                    ducts and plenums.

                         EXCEPTION: Ducts conveying vapor or fumes having flammable constituents less than 25
                    percent of their lower flammability limit may pass through other spaces.

                        Emissions generated at work stations shall be confined to the area in which they are generated as
                    specified in the Fire Code.

                        Exhaust air contaminated by highly toxic material shall be treated in accordance with the Fire
                    Code.
        

            
                        A manual shutoff control for ventilation equipment required by this section shall be provided
                    outside the room adjacent to the principal access door to the room. The switch shall be of the break-
                    glass type and shall be labeled: VENTILATION SYSTEM EMRGENCY SHUTOFF.
    
    (54)    Amending Section 414.5. Section 414.5 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (55)    Amending Section 414.5.1. Section 414.5.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (56)    Amending Section 414.5.2. Section 414.5.2 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (57)    Amending Section 414.5.4. Section 414.5.4 is amended by deleting the words “ICC” and “International.”

    (58)    Amending Section 414.5.5. Section 414.5.5 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (59)    Amending Section 414.6. Section 414.6 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (60)    Amending Table 414.2.4. Table 414.2.4 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (61)    Amending Table 414.5.1. Table 414.5.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (62)    Amending Section 415.1. Section 415.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (63)    Amending Section 415.3. Section 415.3 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (64)    Amending Section 415.3.1. Section 415.3.1 is amended by adding a fifth exception immediately following the
        fourth exception and to read as follows:

                5. Group H-3. Occupancies containing consumer fireworks, 1.4G (Class C Common) shall conform to
        Table 415.5.3.

    (65)    Amending Table 415.3.1. Table 415.3.1 is amended by deleting the word “International.”

    (66)    Adding Section 415.5.3. Section 415.5.3 is added to read:

             Section 415.5.3 Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G (Class C Common). The requirements for commercial
            fireworks occupancies shall apply to the storage buildings or areas and the work buildings, rooms, or areas.

                     EXCEPTIONS:

                     1.    Temporary storage in a room with one-hour fire-resistance-rated separation or a room equipped
                         with an automatic sprinkler system is exempt from the provisions of Sections 415.3.1 and
                         903.2.4.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13, Ordinary
                         Hazard Group 2. The time period for storage shall not exceed 120 days in a 12-month period.

                        2.         Detached storage less than 1,000 square feet is exempt from the provisions of Section 415.3.1,
                                 415.5.3.4, and 903.2.4.1. The provisions of Section 415.3.2 are not applicable and wall and
                                 opening protection shall be in accordance with Tables 602 and 704.8.

                    3.     Buildings or facilities where the net weight of the consumer fireworks stored does not exceed 125
                         lb., or 250 lb., where the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
                         installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

    

                 Section 415.5.3.1 Security. Exterior door and window openings in fireworks storage buildings shall be equipped with a means for locking.

                 Section 415.5.3.2 Prohibited Use. Consumer fireworks storage buildings shall not be used for residential occupancies and shall not be located in residential areas.

                 Section 415.5.3.3 Mixed Use. Where consumer fireworks storage is located in buildings containing other occupancies, the consumer fireworks storage area shall be separated from the other occupancies by fire barriers having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Penetrations of the fire barrier shall be protected in accordance with Section 712. Door and window openings in the fire barrier wall shall have a fire assembly rating of not less than 1 hour complying with the requirements of Section 715.

                 Section 415.5.3.4 Separation Distances. Consumer fireworks storage or work buildings shall be separated from adjacent permanent buildings and structures in accordance with Table 415.5.3.

TABLE 415.5.3
SEPARATION DISTANCE FOR CONSUMER
FIREWORKS STORAGE OR WORK BUILDINGS