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C ONSTRUCTION A DMINISTRATIVE C ODE§ 5-3-22 (5) Replacement of solar water heating components (i.e. panels, tanks) in the same location and of the same type; or (6) Agricultural buildings, structures, and appurtenances exempt from building permit and building code requirements pursuant to section 46-88, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; or (7) Work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers, bridges, poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in the construction code, and hydraulic flood control structures; or (8) Work performed under the jurisdiction or control of the: (A) State department of transportation at state harbors, pursuant to section 266-2, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; or (B) State department of accounting and general services. (b) The foregoing exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to: (1) Allow any building work to be done in a manner contrary to other provisions of the construction code; or (2) Authorize violation of article 3, pertaining to other work, or of other applicable laws. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2; am 2024, ord 24-93, sec 1.) 5-3-22 Section 5-3-23. Electrical work; exempt. (a) A permit shall not be required for the following electrical work: (1) Electrical work and installations to which the provisions of this chapter and chapter 5D, the electrical code, are expressly declared to be not applicable. (2) Existing electrical installations which complied with the applicable laws in effect when the electrical work thereon was performed, provided that such installations shall be subject to the provisions of section 5D-2-3. (3) Installation of any portable motor or other portable appliance energized by means of a cord or cable, having an attachment plug, if such cord or cable is permitted by chapter 5D, the electrical code. (4) Repair of any fixed motor, water heater, air conditioning controls, or other appliance, or replacement of any fixed motor with another having the same horsepower rating and situated at the same location. (5) Replacement of receptacles and switches to tamper-resistant receptacles and switches. (6) Maintenance work by a licensed electrician pursuant to chapter 448E, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, provided, that maintenance work that involves or requires the repair, replacement, or rearrangement of wiring does require a permit as it is not included in this exemption. (b) The provisions of the foregoing exemptions shall not apply to any repairs or replacement of electrical devices, apparatus, or appliances which were originally installed without a permit, when such permit is required for the original installation, or when energized by or a part of any hazardous or illegal wiring system. SUPP. 17 (1-2025) 5-15