Which electrical work this code covers and what it does not cover

The provisions of this Code shall apply to all new construction, relocated buildings and to any additions, alterations, repairs or reconstruction within the property lines of the premises except the following:Electrical work on buildings or premises owned by or under the direct control of the United States or the State of Hawai'i.Electrical work by an electrical utility or serving agency supplying electricity, operating under a franchise or charter granted by the State of Hawai'i on the following:Any generating plant, receiving station, switching station or distributing station, under the control of such activity or serving agency;Any electrical wiring for supply lines or mains under the control of such utility or serving agency; andAny electrical wiring for overhead service drops, or underground or station service supply conductors under the control of such utility or serving agency.Electrical work by a public telephone or telegraph communication system subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawai'i.The physical placement and reassembly of an x-ray equipment or household appliance.Existing electrical installations which complied with the laws, ordinances and regulations in effect when the electrical work thereon was performed, provided that such installations shall be subject to the provisions of Article 2, Section 13-2.8.Electrical work in accordance with the laws, ordinances and regulations in effect prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter under a permit therefor issued prior to such date.Electrical work related to work regulated by Chapter 397, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, relating to the Elevator Code, but not including electrical work for the supply of power to the control panels of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks and manlifts.Replacement or repair of devices and apparatus of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, except electrical work on overcurrent devices, which are not physically attached to, or physically mounted on, such systems.Any street light or traffic signal light work being performed under the control of the County of Kaua'i or the Department of Transportation, State of Hawai'i.Interpretation—Same Subject Matter. If there are two (2) or more provisions in this Code or any other ordinances or statutes, covering the same subject matter, the provisions which provide the greater safety to life or limb, property or public welfare shall prevail.