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forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in article 3 and article 4 of this chapter. Copies of the "International Building Code, 2006 Edition" and amendments thereto shall be available for public inspection at the department of public works and the office of the county clerk. (b) The entire Chapter 1 of the IBC, relating to Administration, is hereby excluded from adoption and shall be of no force or effect. (c) The appendices to the IBC shall not apply unless specifically adopted by Chapter 180 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules or by this chapter, as provided in article 4 of this chapter. (1) Appendices of the IBC adopted, as provided in article 4, division 1 of this chapter: (A) Appendix C, Group U- Agricultural Buildings; and (B) Appendix I, Patio Covers. (2) Appendices added to the IBC, as provided in article 4, division 2 of this chapter: (A) Appendix L, Factory-Built Housing; (B) Appendix M, Thatch Material on Exterior of Buildings - Protection Against Exposure Fires; (C) Appendix U, Hawaii Hurricane Sheltering Provisions for New Construction; (D) Appendix W, Hawaii Wind Design Provisions or New Constructions; and (E) Appendix X, Indigenous Hawaiian Architecture Structures. Section 5 -4. Definitions. As used in this code, unless otherwise specified: "Administrative Authority" 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. "Owner- builder" means owners or lessees of property who build or improve structures on their property for their own use, or for use by their immediate family. This definition shall not preempt owner - builder by exemption as defined by section 444 -2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Section 5 -5. Reference to the State of Hawaii Building Code Title 3, Chapter 180 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules, International Building Code; conflicting provisions. If any provisions of this code conflict with or contravene provisions of the State of Hawaii Building Code that have been incorporated by reference, the provisions of this code shall prevail as to all matters and questions arising out of the subject matter of that provision. Section 5 -6. Existing structures. (a) Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued uses do not constitute a hazard to the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. (b) Additions, Alterations and Repairs. When additions, alterations or repairs within any twelve -month period exceeds fifty percent of the replacement value of an existing building or structure, such building or structure shall be made to conform to the requirements for new buildings or structures. (1) Additions, alterations and repairs not exceeding fifty percent of the replacement value of an existing building or structure and complying with the requirements for new buildings or structures may be made to such building or structure within any twelve -month period without making the entire building or structure comply. The new construction shall conform to the requirements of this code for new building of like area, height and occupancy. Such building or structure, including new additions, shall not exceed the areas and heights specified in this code. 2