Building Code Purpose and Coverage

101.1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the Building Administrative and Supplemental Provisions. 101.2 Scope. 101.2.1 Building administrative and supplemental provisions. This chapter shall be considered part of the current County adopted edition of the International Building Code, as amended, or any other county adopted code that references this chapter, collectively or separately referred to herein as "this code." The definitions in section 16.26C.202 as amended shall apply to this chapter, and any term listed in this chapter shall have the same definition as the term is defined in section 16.26C.202 as amended. 101.2.2 Building code. The building code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. The term "building code" as used herein, shall refer to the current county adopted version of the International Building Code, as amended. Exceptions: 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the International Residential Code. 2. Lands within the County that are owned by the federal government or lands designated as Hawaiʻian homelands. 3. Work related to roadway and transportation systems located in a federal, state, county, or private right-of-way, except as provided in chapter 32. 4. Public utility towers and poles. 101.2.2 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Exception: 1. Appendix C, Group U-Agricultural Buildings, shall be adopted. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire, explosion and other hazards, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered guidelines of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. When a referenced code or similar applicable code has been adopted by the jurisdiction, that edition of the referenced code, with amendments, shall be considered the referenced code. ( Ord. No. 5507 , § 2, 2023) SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY