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Kauai County, HI.

Kauai and Niihau (private) islands. Oldest main Hurricane-prone region (HIGHEST EXPOSURE - Iniki 1992 Cat 4, Iwa 1982). Wind-borne Basic wind speed 105-130 mph. SDC D.

Coverage in progress
Adopted edition

Coverage in progress

Inherits from HI state floor.

Design wind speed

105 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

1

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible

City directory

7 cities indexed in Kauai County.

Each city page lists the local amendments (if any), parent county, and the local permit office.

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