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Section 26 -30 Nuisance or False Alarms 13.7.1.4.4.1 is added to read: 13.7.1.4.4.1 In the event of excessive false alarms: The Fire Chief may order the building owner, manager, or representative to provide Fire watch as specified in this code. Section 26 -31 Fire Alarm Inspection tag 13.7.3.2.8 is added to read: 13.7.3.2.8 The person, company., or firm conducting the inspection, testing, or maintenance of a Fire Alarm system shall affix a tag, sticker, or other form of documentation to that system when completed. Such documentation shall include the date completed, the company name and contact information, the technician performing the test, and the results of such test. All forms of labeling shall maintain legibility for the life of their use. Section 26 -32 Occupant Load Increase 14.8.1.3.1 is amended to read: 14.8.1.3.1 With approval of a Hawaii County Building Official, the Fire Chief may allow the occupant load of a building or portion thereof, to be increased from the occupant load established in section 14.8.1.2 of the State Fire Code, and where all other requirements of this code are also met, based on such increased occupant load. Section 26 -33 Water Supply for Fire Protection During Construction 16.4.3.1.1 is amended to read: 16.4.3.1.1 A water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible building materials are present. Section 26 -34 Fire Hydrant use and Restrictions 18.1.1.2.1 is added to read: 18.1.1.2.1 No unauthorized person shall use or operate any Fire hydrant unless such person first secures permission or a permit from the owner or representative of the department, or company that owns or governs that water supply or system. Exception: 1) Fire Department personnel conducting firefighting operations, hydrant testing, and/ or maintenance, and 2)The flushing and acceptance of hydrants witnessed by Fire Prevention Bureau personnel. 14