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Building Code, relating to existing structures, until the adoption by the County of the International Existing Building Code. Section 5-1-5. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: "Accessory structure" means a structure not greater than 3,000 square feet(279 m2) in floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling and which is located on the same lot. "Agricultural building" means a development, including a nonresidential building or structure, built for agricultural or aquacultural purposes, located on a commercial farm or ranch constructed or installed to house farm or ranch implements, agricultural or aquacultural feeds or supplies, livestock,poultry, or other agricultural or aquacultural products, used in or necessary for the operation of the farm or ranch, or for the processing and selling of farm or ranch products. An agricultural building for personal use shall be excluded from this definition. "Architect" means a person who is licensed and in good standing as an architect in the State of Hawaii. "Authority having jurisdiction" means the director of the department of public works, or the director's authorized representative. "Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to, any structure mounted on wheels such as a trailer, wagon, or vehicle which is parked and stationary for any 24-hour period, and is used for business or living purposes;provided, however, that the term shall not include a push cart or push wagon which is readily movable and which does not exceed 25 square feet in area, nor shall the term include a trailer or vehicle, used exclusively for the purpose of selling any commercial product therefrom, which hold a vehicle license and actually travels on public or private streets. To the extent context otherwise permits and/or requires, the definitions of"building" as used in chapters: 5A, the building code; 5D, the electrical code; 5E, the energy conservation code; and 5F, the plumbing code; are incorporated by reference herein. "Building work" means the design, construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, removal, demolition of any building or structure, or any other activities regulated by this chapter. 12