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KCC §13-1.4Definitions for electrical work rules
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section defines key terms used in the electrical code, such as who is in charge, who can do electrical work, what counts as electrical work, and who owns property. It explains the roles of the county engineer, inspectors, licensed electricians, and property owners. It also defines temporary electrical service.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Whenever the term "administrative authority" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean the County Engineer of Kaua'i County, Department of Public Works or his/her authorized representative.Whenever the term "assistants" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean the authorized representatives of the administrative authority.When the term "authorized representatives" is used in this Code, it shall be construed to mean all electrical inspectors and their supervisors designated as subordinate officers to the administrative authority.The Board of Appeals as specified in Chapter 12, Building Code, Kaua'i County Code, 1987, as amended.The County of Kaua'i.The Department of Public Works of the County of Kaua'i.Any person licensed as an electrician under the provisions of Chapter 448E, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, who possesses a valid unexpired and unrevoked license qualifying the person to perform electrical work.Any person licensed under the provisions of Chapter 444, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, who possesses a valid unexpired and unrevoked license qualifying the person to perform electrical work.Any 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 referred to in Section of this Code.The installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of electrical wiring.Repair of electrical wiring to restore electrical service to a building following a fire, remedy a power failure and protect persons and property against short circuiting and open circuits.The keeping in repair and operation of any electrical installation, apparatus, fixtures, appliance or equipment.Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation or utility company including each and every owner of any whole or fractional interest in the property concerned, whether in fee, any lesser freehold or tenancy at will.The State of Hawai'i.Service for enterprises or activities which are temporary in character or where it is known in advance that service will be of a limited duration and service which is for operations, the permanency of which has not been established.
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026 The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.