Definitions for the building code chapter

As used in this chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: “Accessory structure” means a structure not greater than 3,000 square feet (279 m2) in floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling and which is located on the same lot. “Agricultural building” means a development, including a nonresidential building or structure, built for agricultural or aquacultural purposes, located on a commercial farm or ranch constructed or installed to house farm or ranch implements, agricultural or aquacultural feeds or supplies, livestock, poultry, or other agricultural or aquacultural products, used in or necessary for the operation of the farm or ranch, or for the processing and selling of farm or ranch products. An agricultural building for personal use shall be excluded from this definition. “Authority having jurisdiction” means the director of the department of public works, or the director’s authorized representative. “Building work” means the design, construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, removal, demolition of any building or structure, or any other activities regulated by this chapter. “Chapter” means this chapter. “This code” means the building code, contained in chapter 5A, or the construction administrative code, contained in chapter 5, or both, as the context requires. “Construction code” means collectively: chapter 5, the construction administrative code; chapter 5A, the building code; chapter 5B, the residential building code; chapter 5C, the existing building code; chapter 5D, the electrical code; chapter 5E, the energy conservation code; chapter 5F, the plumbing code; and all administrative rules adopted pursuant to these chapters. SUPP. 11 (1-2022) 5A-2 BUILDING CODE § 5A-1-6 “Dwelling” means any building that contains one or two dwelling units used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or that are occupied for living purposes. “IBC” means the ICC, International Building Code, 2006 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478-5795. “ICC” means the International Code Council. “Owner-builder” means owners or lessees of property who build or improve buildings or structures on their property for their own use, or for use by their immediate family. This definition shall not preempt owner-builder by exemption as defined by section 444-2.5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. “Permit” means a formal authorization issued by the authority having jurisdiction that authorizes performance of specified work, pursuant to the construction code, including the following chapters and all administrative rules adopted pursuant to the following chapters: (1) 5, the construction administrative code; (2) 5A, the building code; (3) 5B, the residential building code; (4) 5C, the existing building code; (5) 5D, the electrical code; (6) 5E, the energy conservation code; and (7) 5F, the plumbing code. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation; or its or their successors or assigns, according to the context thereof. “Section” means a section of a chapter of the International Building Code. “Table” means a table in this chapter. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 3; am 2021, ord 21-61, secs 15 and 16.) 5A-1-6