(a)
Thatched material on the exterior of buildings, including the roof, shall be permitted only for buildings used primarily for assembly, demonstration, exhibit, mercantile or nonresidential purposes. Thatched material may be any grass or leaf cultivated, grown and harvested in the State of Hawai'i.
(b)
Thatched material shall not be permitted on any buildings or structures housing Group R, Division 3 Occupancies or any accessory buildings or structures of Group U Occupancies relating to Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.
(c)
The thatched material permitted in this Article shall be used for decorative purposes on the roof or wall of buildings. The entire building, except for the thatched materials, shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building Code.
(d)
When thatched material is used as permitted in this Article, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed. Automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes shall be provided pursuant to the Fire Code.
(Ord. 1163, October 10, 2024)