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(1) A tent or similar structure which is to be used for commercial or religious purposes, such as rallies, festivals, amusements and sideshows; (2) Props for films, television, or live plays and performances; or (3) Structures, buildings, platforms, construction trailers, water tanks, or fences used during the construction of a permitted structure. (c) Tents of canvas, plastic or similar material shall not be used as a residence. (d) The grant of a temporary permit pursuant to this section shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any electrical or plumbing work to be done in a manner that violates the provisions of the construction code or any other applicable laws. (e) The permit may be canceled for cause by the authority having jurisdiction or the fire department at any time before expiration of the time stated in the permit. Upon such cancellation or upon the expiration of the time stated therein, the structure or structures shall be promptly removed. Section 5-3-4. Separate permit; required. A separate permit shall be required for each building or structure, provided that one permit may be obtained for: (1) Building or constructing a dwelling and its accessories, such as a fence, wall, pool, and a garage; (2) Electrical work for a dwelling and a private garage, shed, or accessory building located on the same premises as the main building, and supplied electrical power by a feeder or circuit from the main building; and (3) Plumbing work for a dwelling and a private garage, shed, or accessory building located on the same premises as the main building and served by the same building water supply and building sewer as that serving the main building. Division 2. Permits not required. Section 5-3-21. Permit exemptions. (a) Any person who is undertaking an action that is exempted from the requirement for a permit may be required to obtain a declaration from the authority having jurisdiction that the proposed action: (1) Is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit; (2) Complies with chapter 27, relating to flood control; and (3) Complies with chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to special management areas. (b) Exemption from the permit requirements of the construction code shall not be deemed to authorize violation of other provisions of this code or other applicable laws. 22