Bill > HB2111

This bill proposes to repeal a provision on June 30, 2026, that currently prevents counties from mandating the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in certain residential homes (one- and two-family detached units) and non-residential agricultural buildings. The bill acknowledges that national building codes have required residential fire sprinklers since 2009 due to their effectiveness in suppressing fires early, and that modern building materials can lead to fires reaching dangerous conditions more rapidly. It also recognizes that counties have unique fire protection challenges and that other states allow local governments to adopt such requirements. The state building code council has also recently adopted a code requiring residential fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family dwellings. By repealing this prohibition, the bill aims to allow counties to implement measures to improve fire safety and reduce property loss, aligning with broader trends in fire protection standards.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2111&year=2026