Title
AMENDING THE STATE FIRE CODE (DRIP-2(25))
Description
Under Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee intends to discuss matters relating to amending the Fire Code, including:
1. Bill 179 (2024), which adopts the 2021 State Fire Code, as adopted by the State on January 20, 2023, subject to certain amendments that will apply to the County of Maui. Bill 179 (2024) remains with the Council for consideration at an upcoming Council meeting.
2. Correspondence dated November 14, 2024, from the Fire Chief, requesting consideration of amendments to the Fire Code.
3. Bill 142, CD1 (2024), which would: 1) require the Department of Fire and Public Safety to send copies of notices of warning and violations on County property to the Office of the Mayor, Managing Director, and Council Chair; 2) allow civil fines collected under the Fire Code be deposited into the Fire Hazard Removal Revolving Fund; and 3) authorize the Department of Fire and Public Safety to require violators to submit a fire prevention plan.
Status
The Committee may discuss matters relating to amending the State Fire Code, including Bill 179 (2024) and Bill 142, CD1 (2024), and other related matters. No legislative action will be taken.