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(3) That the granting of the variance will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this code, <br /> and will not be injurious to persons or property, will not create additional fire hazards, and <br /> otherwise will not be detrimental to the public welfare. In making its determination, the board <br /> of appeals shall take into account the character, use and type of occupancy and construction <br /> of adjoining buildings, buildings on adjoining lots, and the building or land involved. <br /> Section 5 -66. Appeals regarding alternative materials and methods of construction. <br /> Any person denied the use of new or alternate materials, methods of construction, equipment, <br /> fixtures, devices, or appliances by the administrative authority, may, within thirty days after the <br /> administrative authority's decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. In considering an appeal, <br /> the board may require any reasonable test of the proposed material, method of construction, equipment, <br /> fixture, device, or appliance, and the appellant shall pay all expenses necessary for the test. The board of <br /> appeals may affirm the decision of the administrative authority or it may reverse the decision if it finds: <br /> (1) That the new or alternate materials, methods of construction, equipment, fixtures, devices, or <br /> appliances meet standards established by this code; <br /> (2) That permitting the requested use will not jeopardize the safety of persons or property; and <br /> (3) That the requested use will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of this code. <br /> Section 5 -67. Other appeals. <br /> Any person aggrieved by the decision of the administrative authority in the administration or <br /> application of this code, other than that prescribed in sections 5 -65 and 5 -66, may, within thirty days after <br /> the date of the administrative authority's decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. The board <br /> of appeals may affirm the decision of the administrative authority, or it may reverse or modify the <br /> decision if the decision is: <br /> (1) In violation of this code or other applicable law; <br /> (2) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole <br /> record; or <br /> (3) Arbitrary, or capricious, or characterized by an abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted <br /> exercise of discretion. <br /> Section 5 -68. Rules; Adoption by board of appeals. <br /> The board of appeals shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, necessary <br /> for the purposes of this article. <br /> Section 5 -69. Reserved. <br /> Section 5 -70. Reserved. <br /> Article 3. Installation Requirements. <br /> Section 5 -71. Amendments to adopted International Building Code. <br /> The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, adopted and incorporated by reference into this code <br /> as provided in section 5 -3 of this chapter, shall be subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth. <br /> (1) Amending Section 202. Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions: <br /> "BUILDING. A building is any structure used or intended for <br /> supporting any use or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to <br /> 21 <br />