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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. 269 ORDINANCE NO. 1 1 . 0 (DRAFT 3) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PLUMBING. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Chapter 17, article 1, section 17 -1 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: "Section 17 -1. Title and purpose. (a) This chapter shall be known as the "plumbing code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this code." (b) The purpose of this code is to provide for the protection of the public health and safety by establishing minimum regulations for the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, gas, and drainage systems and the inspection thereof." SECTION 2. Chapter 17, article 1, section 17 -3 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -3. Definitions. As used in this code, unless otherwise specified: [ "Administrative authority "] "Authority Having Jurisdiction" means the director of the department of public works, or the director's authorized representative(s). "Assistant" means the authorized representative(s) of the [administrative authority.] Authority Having Jurisdiction. SECTION 3. Chapter 17, article 2, division 1, section 17 -13 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -13. [Resenzedk] Nonliability of the County or its employee for damages. (a) This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of such person owning, operating or installing any plumbing, gas, or drainage systems for damages to anyone injured by any defect therein. (b) Neither the County nor any department, board, commission, officer, employee, or the administrative authority shall be held liable or responsible for any damage or injury caused by or resulting from the issuance of any permit issued, or any inspection or