§107-27 - Exemptions.

     [§107-27]  Exemptions.  (a)  Upon adoption of rules under this chapter, the design of all state building construction shall be in compliance with the state building code within one year of its effective date, and state building construction shall be allowed to be exempted from:

     (1)  County codes that have not adopted the state building code;

     (2)  Any county code amendments that are inconsistent with the minimum performance objectives of the state building code or the objectives enumerated in this part; or

     (3)  Any county code amendments that are contrary to code amendments adopted by another county.

     (b)  Exemptions shall include county ordinances allowing the exercise of indigenous Hawaiian architecture adopted in accordance with section 46-1.55. [L 2007, c 82, pt of §2]