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SECTION 4. Chapter 9, article 1, section 9 -5 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 <br /> Edition, as amended) is amended by adding new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to <br /> read as follows: <br /> "Demolition" means removal of electrical work when a demolition building <br /> permit is issued. <br /> "Ductline" means electrical conduit installation. <br /> "Electrical specialty work" means the installation of any electronic equipment, <br /> electronic controls, including but not limited to public address systems, <br /> intercommunication systems, music distribution systems, CATV systems, master and <br /> program clock systems, electronic teaching devices, fire and security systems, telephone, <br /> computer, and data systems. <br /> "Portable appliances" means any device that is readily moveable and cord /plug <br /> connected. <br /> "Permanent electrical service" means permanent power as provided by the serving <br /> utility company after notification by the AHJ." <br /> SECTION 5. Chapter 9, article 2, section 9 -7 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 <br /> (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: <br /> Section 9 -7. Nonliability of the County or its employee for damages. <br /> (a) This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of such <br /> person owning, operating or installing any electrical wires, appliances, apparatus, <br /> construction, or equipment for damages to anyone injured by any defect therein. <br /> (b) Neither the County nor any department, board, commission, officer, employee, or the <br /> administrative authority shall be held liable or responsible for any damage or injury <br /> caused by or resulting from the issuance of any permit issued, or any inspection or <br /> approval or issuance of a certificate of inspection, made under the provisions of this <br /> chapter. <br /> fcj The authorized personnel charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith <br /> and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent <br /> law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may <br /> accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the <br /> discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the authorized personnel because of such <br /> act or omission performed by the authorized personnel in the enforcement of any <br /> provision of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the <br /> enforcement of this code shall be defended by the County until final termination of such <br /> proceedings, and any judgment resulting there shall be assumed by the County. <br /> 3 <br />