Under the current code process, the state makes changes to and then adopts the latest version of the model building code proposed by the International Building Code. Then each of Hawaii’s four counties makes their own changes to the updated state code before adopting the building code as their own.
State law currently requires the State Building Code Council to adopt every iteration of the International Building Code and related codes within two years of their release; the counties have an additional two years to adopt and make their amendments to the state code.
Under HB745, the State Building Code Council would make changes to and adopt model building codes, and the counties would have the option to remove requirements from the state building code or — after receiving approval from the State Building Code Council — add requirements to the state code.
HB745:
2/5/2025 – Passed first committee
2/11/2025 – Passed second committee
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SB1540:
2/10/2025 – Bill deferred (dead).
