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administrative authority's decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. In considering an appeal, the board may require any reasonable test of the proposed material, method of construction, equipment, fixture, device, or appliance, and the appellant shall pay all expenses necessary for the test. The board of appeals may affirm the decision of the administrative authority or it may reverse the decision if it finds: (1) That the new or alternate materials, methods of construction, equipment, fixtures, devices, or appliances meet standards established by this code; (2) That permitting the requested use will not jeopardize the safety of persons or property; and (3) That the requested use will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of this code. Section 17-43. Other appeals. (a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the administrative authority in the administration or application of this code, other than that prescribed in sections 17-41 and 17-42, may, within thirty days after the date of the administrative authority's decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. The board of appeals may affirm the decision of the administrative authority, or it may reverse or modify the decision of the decision is: (1) In violation of this code or other applicable law; (2) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (3) Arbitrary, or capricious, or characterized by an abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. Section 17-44. Rules; adoption by board of appeals. The board of appeals shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, necessary for the purposes of this article. Article 3. Installation Requirements Section 17-47. Uniform Plumbing Code adopted. The "Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition," published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California 91789-2825, including its appendices, is adopted by reference and made a part of this code. This incorporation by reference includes all parts of the Uniform Plumbing Code, except for part 1, relating to Administration, and is subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth. (1) Amending section 204.0. Section 204.0 is amended by amending the definition of "building drain" to read: "Building Drain -That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to 12