Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.
Impact
The resolution is expected to enhance the quality and reliability of building codes enforced at the county level, as IAS accreditation can lead to significant improvements in processes, reductions in costs, and efficiencies in time. By implementing these standards, counties can ultimately ensure that their buildings meet the best and most currently accepted practices. This move to unify the standards across counties aims to provide assurance to residents and improve overall construction industry practices within the state.
Summary
Senate Resolution 193 requests that each county, with the exception of the county of Kalawao, require the agency responsible for enforcing its building code to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This resolution highlights the importance of accreditation in ensuring that county agencies operate at the highest ethical, legal, and technical standards. Such accreditation is based on recognized national and international standards that improve operations and promote best practices in building safety and quality.
Contention
A potential point of contention surrounding SR193 could be the requirement for counties to alter their existing frameworks to align with IAS accreditation standards. While proponents may argue that this will standardize quality across counties, opponents might raise concerns regarding the costs associated with obtaining such accreditation, potential bureaucratic hurdles, and whether this might impact the autonomy of local building agencies in establishing or enforcing local codes tailored to specific community needs.
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Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.
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Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.
Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.
Requesting State And County Agencies Responsible For Removing Deceased Dogs And Cats From Public Roadways To Check For, Scan, And Record The Microchip Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, If Any, And Certain Other Information; And Timely Notify County Animal Services Or Animal Service Contractors Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, Including The Recorded Information.
Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.
Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.
Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.
Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Exempting All State-related Construction From County Permitting Requirements And Establishing A Permitting Division Within The Department To Be Responsible For Permitting Services For All State-related Construction.