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approval or issuance of a certificate of inspection, made under the provisions of this chapter. The authorized personnel charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance 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 this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code shall be defended by the County until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there shall be assumed by the County. SECTION 4. Chapter 17, article 2, division 2, section 17 -16 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: Section 17 - 16. Work not requiring permit. (a) No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows: the stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as such new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code. No permit shall be required for the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures. (b) No permit shall be required in the case of any replacement work for the following: the replacement or repair of disposals, faucets and fixtures, to include sinks, water closets [and heaters] for non - commercial residents and the County government occupancies only. Permits however shall be required when such repairs do involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes. All repair or replacement work shall be done by licensed plumbers in accordance with section 444, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. SECTION 5. Chapter 17, article 2, division 2, section 17 -19 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: Section 17 - 19. [Amnesty Refunds. Refunds for permits shall be made in accordance with section 2 -12 of the Hawai`i County Code. SECTION 6. Chapter 17, article 2, division 4, section 17 -24 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: 2