HAR §12-45.4-41. Fire protection systems general

Section 13.1 is amended by adding a new first paragraph and exception to read as follows: 13.1 Fire protection systems general. The provisions of this chapter for new construction do not apply. For new construction see the building code. Existing buildings shall be maintained to the requirements to which it was built unless specifically indicated it applies to existing facilities. Exception: When the building code does not require fire alarm systems, fire alarm systems shall be required according to Section 13.7. When the building code does require a fire alarm system, the requirements of the building code shall apply. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §132-3) (Imp: HRS §132-3) (This was in the previous state fire code. The building code regulates requirements for new construction. Each county has the authority to adopt the state fire code with local amendments with provisions for new construction. Existing buildings are not required to comply with newer editions of the fire code unless there is a change in occupancy use or conditions exists that pose imminent danger to building occupants. This was relocated to 4.5.8.8 a new section of the fire code that includes any device, equipment, system. etc.)