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Section 5-84. Purpose. This article adopts with amendments, the International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, as it was incorporated into the Hawai`i State Energy Conservation Code that became effective on March 31, 2017. The purpose of the resulting article is to promote the design of energy-efficient building envelopes and installation of energy-efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems by establishing minimum standards that promote modern and up-to-date energy- efficient performance in the construction, alteration, or equipment of buildings or structures in the County of Hawai`i. Section 5-85. International Energy Conservation Code adopted. (a) The"International Energy Conservation Code,2015 Edition"herein referred to as the "International Energy Conservation Code,"as copyrighted and published in 2015 by the International Code Council,Incorporated, 500 New Jersey Avenue, 6th Floor,Washington, DC 20001, is incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter, subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth in this article. The appendices of the International Energy Conservation Code are not adopted except as provided in this article. A copy of the International Energy Conservation Code shall be available for public inspection at the Hilo and Kailua-Kona offices of the department of public works and at the office of the county clerk. (b) This incorporation by reference includes all parts of the International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, subject to the amendments hereinafter set forth. (1) Subsection C101.1 of the International Energy Conservation Code is amended to read as follows: "C101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the [International] Energy Conservation Code [of NAME OF JURISDICTION] and shall be cited as such. [It is referred to herein as "this code."] "This code" when used within the International Energy Conservation Code as incorporated by reference herein, means the Energy Conservation Code of the County of Hawai`i." (2) Subsection C101.4 of the International Energy Conservation Code is amended to read as follows: "C101.4 Applicability. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code or other adopted codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the [most restrictive shall govern] code official shall determine which code requirements shall prevail. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern." 3