What the electrical code words mean

As used in this chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: “Article” means an article of a chapter of the National Electrical Code. “Authority having jurisdiction” means the director of the department of public works, or the director's authorized representative. “Building Official” means the director of the department of public works, or the director's authorized representative. “Chapter” means chapter 5D, the electrical code, or chapter 5, the construction administrative code, or both, as the context requires. “This code” means the electrical code, contained in chapter 5D, or the construction administrative code, contained in chapter 5, or both, as the context requires. “Dwelling” 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. “Dwelling unit” A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. “Electrical utility” means a: (1) Public utility that produces, conveys, transmits, delivers, or furnishes electricity to the public; or (2) Person or entity who provides or intends to provide electricity for sale directly to a public utility, subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission. As used herein, “public utility” means the same as defined by section 269-1, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. “Electrical wiring” means any conduit, raceway, manhole, handhole, conductor, material, device, fitting, apparatus, appliance, fixture, or equipment constituting a part of or connected to any electrical installation, attached or fastened to any building, structure, or premises and which installation or portion thereof is designed, intended, or used to generate, transmit, transform, or utilize electrical energy within the scope and purpose of the National Electrical Code. “Electrical work” means the installation, alteration, reconstruction, or repair of electrical wiring. “Inundation level” means the maximum expected water level due to flooding by rainfall runoff, wind, waves, and tsunamis as established by the authority having jurisdiction. “NEC” means the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2017 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association. “NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association. SUPP. 18 (7-2025) 5D-2 ELECTRICAL CODE § 5D-1-6 “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. “Portable appliances” means any cord/plug connected device that is readily moveable. “Qualified person” a person holding a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked journey worker electrician, journey worker specialty electrician, supervising electrician, or supervising specialty electrician license under chapter 448E, Hawai’i Revised Statues, and who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 4; am 2021, ord, 21-61, sec 21; am 2025, ord 25-22, sec 2.) 5D-1-6