New Building Code Information

[Rob Tucker]

Not surprised it was denied.

[hotinhawaii]

I asked at the Building Department yesterday if there was going to be any attempt made to inform the public of the changes with the newly adopted, modified IBC. I was told, "It's online." I said I looked online but didn't see the entire code there only the amendments to the code which reference the IBC. The response? "It's online." Okay, thanks for all the help.

[kjlpahoa]

Why are you not surprised? the new code is unjust for all. If you would read the majority of the comments on your plog relating to the code (in all forums) you just might see the reason for going for an injuction. The majority are totally against the code. Now you are seeing comments of total confusion and improper (no) cross referencing with the IBC. The new Code might fit your life style but not the life styles of the majority of Punatics.

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Originally posted by Rob Tucker

Not surprised it was denied.

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[Rob Tucker]

The code doesn't affect my lifestyle. Legal arguments are not popularity contests.

[hotinhawaii]

I don't think the new code is unjust for all. If anything, the opposite as it makes a level playing field for all community members. And I don't think a majority of people are against the code.

[kjlpahoa]

Then get the majority to speak up and make them the majority. Right now the majority of those speaking up were against the code. Also the majority of people you just talk to are against the code. The Council closed their eyes to the majority who did speak, and by the way, The Public Comments all made good sence.

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Originally posted by hotinhawaii

I don't think the new code is unjust for all. If anything, the opposite as it makes a level playing field for all community members. And I don't think a majority of people are against the code.

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[big_island_bound]

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Originally posted by hotinhawaii

I was just looking at the new building code set to take effect on March 28 in Hawaii County. Is there somewhere to get information about what has changed without reading through the entire new code?

I was reading through some of it and noticed a change wrt windows. It seems that windows have to be either impact resistant or have plywood precut to cover the windows. Is that going to be inspected when a house is built?

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They discuss this in this video news clip http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2011/0...y-council/

I am also interested in this as well....Will be putting on a new metal roof in a couple months myself, but they do not make this information available on the website.....just refer to it as the repealed chapter 5 code. It also says that you may purchase a copy of this new building code at the County Clerk's Office for $5. Sounds like another money maker to me.

[hotinhawaii]

Look at another posted topic, "links to new building code amendments". I have posted links to the new building code information. On the county site, they have the new amendments to chapter 5 and a link to the entire 2006 IBC. It is not easy to wade through but I think it is all there.

[kjlpahoa]

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Originally posted by hotinhawaii

Look at another posted topic, "links to new building code amendments". I have posted links to the new building code information. On the county site, they have the new amendments to chapter 5 and a link to the entire 2006 IBC. It is not easy to wade through but I think it is all there.

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The Dept. of Public Works was to have done a detailed cross reference between the IBC and new County code. This is one of the items in our complaint to the OIP and suit. They didn't do it because it literally can't be done since they did not follow the IBC format as required. Good luck in trying it yourself.

[big_island_bound]

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Originally posted by hotinhawaii

Look at another posted topic, "links to new building code amendments". On the county site, they have the new amendments to chapter 5 and a link

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On the Hawaii .gov site it says "repealed" How can you have a new ammendment to a repealed code? Site says:

On March 28, 2012, the new building code repealing chapter 5 (PDF) in the Hawai‘i County Code, is in effect. Printed copies are available at the Hawai‘i County Clerk’s office for $5.00.