The study and design of fire prevention measures is not unique to Hawaii.  It has been ongoing with organizations such as the International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association across the US for decades.  The Council should not have kicked the can down the road to a ‘study group’.

Fires and smoke kill people.  The only proven technology at this time that is approved by both the IFC and NFPA are sprinklers.  Sprinklers put out fires and stop the smoke source.  Fire retardant paint does not stop the couch or carpet from burning or a grease fire from happening.  

I disagree that “Each condominium property is unique, and each association of apartment owners and their management companies must evaluate the best fire prevention solution applicable to their property”.  To date, the AOAO’s in these buildings have said “No need” and now people are dead.

There is one proven fire prevention and safety standard in the US for high-rises and that is sprinklers.