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Building Code, relating to existing structures, until the adoption by the County of the <br /> International Existing Building Code. <br /> Section 5-1-5. Definitions. <br /> As used in this chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is <br /> intended: <br /> "Accessory structure" means a structure not greater than 3,000 square feet(279 m') in <br /> floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to <br /> and incidental to that of the dwelling and which is located on the same lot. <br /> "Agricultural building"means a development, including a nonresidential building or <br /> structure, built for agricultural or aquacultural purposes, located on a commercial farm or <br /> ranch constructed or installed to house farm or ranch implements, agricultural or aquacultural <br /> feeds or supplies, livestock,poultry, or other agricultural or aquacultural products, used in or <br /> necessary for the operation of the farm or ranch, or for the processing and selling of farm or <br /> ranch products. An agricultural building for personal use shall be excluded from this <br /> definition. <br /> "Architect" means a person who is licensed and in good standing as an architect in the <br /> State of Hawaii. <br /> "Authority having jurisdiction"means the director of the department of public works, <br /> or the director's authorized representative. <br /> "Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use <br /> or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to, any structure mounted on wheels <br /> such as a trailer, wagon, or vehicle which is parked and stationary for any 24-hour period, <br /> and is used for business or living purposes;provided, however, that the term shall not include <br /> a push cart or push wagon which is readily movable and which does not exceed 25 square <br /> feet in area, nor shall the term include a trailer or vehicle, used exclusively for the purpose of <br /> selling any commercial product therefrom, which hold a vehicle license and actually travels <br /> on public or private streets. <br /> To the extent context otherwise permits and/or requires, the definitions of"building" as <br /> used in chapters: 5A, the building code; 5D, the electrical code; 5E, the energy conservation <br /> code; and 5F, the plumbing code; are incorporated by reference herein. <br /> "Building work" means the design, construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, <br /> replacement, repair, removal, demolition of any building or structure, or any other activities <br /> regulated by this chapter. <br /> 12 <br />