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MCC §16.04E.260

Fire protection rules for existing buildings only

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This section changes the fire code by removing an exception. It says the fire protection rules do not apply to new construction, which must follow the building code instead. Existing buildings must be kept up to the standards they were built to, unless the rules say otherwise.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Subsection 13.1 amended

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Subsection 13.1 of the NFPA 1, as amended by the State Fire Code, is amended by deleting the exception to 13.1. 13.1 Fire protection systems general. This chapter's provisions do not apply for new construction. For new construction see the building code. Existing buildings must be maintained to the requirements to which it was built unless specifically indicated it applies to existing facilities. ( Ord. No. 5754 , § 3, 2024)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Maui through Municode.

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