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(b) The scope, technical specifications, and exemptions set forth in the International Residential Code are hereby adopted as the standard for building work covered by this code, provided there are no specific provisions in any other section of this code covering the particular matter. (c) A copy of the International Residential Code shall be available for public inspection at the Hilo and Kailua-Kona offices of the department of public works and at the office of the County clerk. (d) The International Residential Code adopted and incorporated by reference into this code, shall be subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth. (1) Chapter 1, "Scope and Administration," of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety. (2) Chapter 1, Part 2 —"Administration and Enforcement" of the International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety. (3Z_ Section R202, "Definitions," of the International Residential Code is amended by adding the following definitions: "AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION means the director of the department of public works, or the director's authorized representative." "BUILDING, ENCLOSED is a building that does not comply with the requirements for open or partially enclosed building." "BUILDING, OPEN is a building having each wall at least 80 percent open. Ao>=Ag where: 1. Ao = total area of openings in a wall that receives positive external pressure, in ft2 (m2); and 2. Ag = the gross area of that wall in which Ao is identified, in ft2 (m2)." "BUILDING, PARTIALLY ENCLOSED is a building that complies with both of the following conditions: 1. The total area of openings in a wall that receives positive external pressure exceeds that sum of the areas of openings in the balance of the building envelope (walls and roof) by more than 10 percent; and 2. The total area of openings in a wall that receives positive external pressure exceeds 4 ft2 (0.37 m2) or 1 percent of the area of that wall, whichever is smaller, and the percentage of openings in the balance of the building envelope does not exceed 20 percent. These conditions are expressed by the following equations: 1. Ao > 1.1Aoi 6