[§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]