Report Title:
Loss Mitigation; Wind Resistive Devices
Description:
Increases the ceiling on state grants for installing wind resistive devices, allows an inspection by a county inspector or the manufacturer or dealer of wind resistive devices, and expands the scope of the law to include commercial buildings.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2890 |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO LOSS MITIGATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 46, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§46- Loss mitigation inspection. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, each county shall train its county building inspectors to properly inspect residential dwellings and commercial buildings for compliance with the standards and requirements under article 22 of chapter 431, relating to loss mitigation and wind resistive devices."
SECTION 2. Section 431:22-104, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Subject to the availability of funds and the standards in this article, grants for wind resistive devices shall be awarded by the commissioner:
(1) That reimburse thirty-five per cent of costs incurred for the wind resistive devices and their installation, up to a maximum total reimbursement of [$2,100] $15,000 per single or multi-family residential dwelling;
(2) That reimburse thirty-five per cent of costs incurred for the wind resistive devises and their installation in a commercial building; and
[(2)] (3) On a first-come, first-served basis, as determined by the commissioner[; and
(3) For a wind resistive device or devices installed in a single or multi-family residential dwelling]."
2. By amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) In addition, a grant may be made to an applicant only if the applicant:
(1) Has met the descriptions, specifications, guidelines, and requirements established by the commissioner for the grant program;
(2) Has filed a completed application form, as determined solely by the commissioner, together with all supporting documentation required by the commissioner;
(3) Has, in the case of a building with multiple dwellings, filed together completed grant applications for all dwellings in the building, for installation of wind resistive devices indicated in section 431:22-104(b)(1), (2), and (4); provided that this requirement does not apply to section 431:22-104(b)(3);
(4) Has installed a wind resistive device or devices including residential safe room designs that meet the standards established by the state department of defense and that have been designated and approved by the commissioner;
(5) Has fully paid, prior to applying for the grant, the cost of the wind resistive device or devices, as well as the installation costs for which the grant is sought. The grant shall be used to reimburse only these costs or a portion thereof;
(6) Has [hired an inspector, determined by the commissioner to be qualified in accordance with the requirements of the commissioner, who has verified in writing] acquired from the manufacturer or dealer of the wind resistive device or devices, a written verification that the installation of the wind resistive device or devices is complete and is in compliance with the grant program specifications, guidelines, and requirements, as determined by the commissioner[;], or has had the installation of the wind resistive device or devices inspected by a county building inspector;
(7) Has installed the wind resistive device or devices after July 1, 2002;
(8) Has provided any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner; and
(9) Has met all additional requirements needed to implement the grant program as determined by the commissioner."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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