Hawaii § 132-3 - Adoption of state fire code.
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§ 132-3. Adoption of state fire code.
The state fire council shall, pursuant to chapter 92 and exempt from the requirements of chapter 91, adopt a state fire code setting forth minimum requirements relative to the protection of persons and property from fire loss, including without limitation: (1) The storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices; and (2) The control of conditions hazardous to life or property in the design, use, or occupancy of buildings and premises. The state fire code shall become part of the Hawaii state building codes as provided in section 107-25. The state fire council shall meet annually to review and amend the state fire code. [L 1941, c 176, §§1, 4; RL 1945, §8527; RL 1955, §184-3; am L 1965, c 96, §126; HRS §132-3; am L 1978, c 241, §2(3); am L 2001, c 55, §6; am L 2008, c 18, §1; am L 2014, c 164, §10; am L 2020, c 49, §2] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
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What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 132-3 cover?
Section 132-3 ("Adoption of state fire code.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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