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been incorporated by reference, the provisions of the construction code shall prevail as to all matters and questions arising out of the subject matter of that provision. (b) In situations where two or more provisions of the construction code and any applicable law, other than those provided for in subsection (a), cover the same subject matter,the stricter shall be complied with. Section 5-2-5. Adoption of rules. The authority having jurisdiction may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, necessary for the purposes of the construction code. Section 5-2-6. Right of entry. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the authority having jurisdiction may enter a building, structure, premises, or building site at reasonable times to inspect or to perform any duty imposed by the construction code. Such entry shall be made in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession. If such building, structure, premises, or building site is unoccupied, the authority having jurisdiction shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner's agent, or person responsible for the building, structure, premises, or building site and request entry. An order of a court authorizing such entry shall be obtained in the event such entry is denied or resisted. Section 5-2-7. Deputies. In accordance with applicable procedures the authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to: (1) Appoint technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners, and other personnel necessary to support the department; (2) Deputize inspectors or employees who shall have powers delegated to them by the authority having jurisdiction; and (3) Deputize volunteers to temporarily carry out functions of the department in the event of an emergency as defined in chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Section 5-2-8. Limited liability of authorized personnel. (a) The authorized personnel charged with the administration and enforcement of the construction code, while acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by the construction code or other applicable law, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the authorized personnel because of such act or omission performed by the authorized personnel in the enforcement of any provision of the construction code or other applicable law implemented through the enforcement of the construction code shall be defended by the County until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by the County. 17