Building Codes Assistance Project

On April 22, the Hawaii County Council approved Bill No. 385 adopting the 2006 IECC with state-specific amendments. Among them, the new code gives options for roof insulation including cool roofs, advanced ventilation, and low emittance roofs by testing or specification.  It also has more stringent requirements regarding pools as well as mandatory HVAC and other system commissioning.

May 18 is the deadline for Hilo Mayor Billy Kenoi to sign or veto the legislation.  Further work is expected on adoption in the state's other counties as well as on the next code cycle incorporating the 2009 IECC.

More information: Bill 385 Adoption | Amendments language | 

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