KCC §13-5.2
Definitions for flood and electrical safety rules
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section defines important words used in the flood and electrical safety rules. It points to another county chapter for flood terms and gives plain meanings for two electrical safety devices. It helps everyone understand the rules that follow.
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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.
For the purpose of this Article, the following terms shall be as defined in Chapter 15, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended.Base flood;Base flood elevation;Coastal high hazard area;Flood or flooding;Flood boundary and flood maps;Flood fringe area;Floodway;General floodplain area;Habitable floor;Lowest floor;Special flood hazard;Tsunami.For the purpose of this Article, the following words and terms are also defined:Ground-Fault Protector (GFP). A device or equipment which disconnects all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit system to protect wiring and equipment from damages.Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). A device or equipment which disconnects all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit to protect people from electrical shocks.
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