Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 3 - DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES
Building Code Council
State Fire Code
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.