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§ 5A-2-1 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE R-3 Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I including: Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units. Adult facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Child care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Congregate living facilities with 16 or fewer persons. Adult and child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. R-4 Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for occupancy as assisted living facilities including more than five but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff. Residents shall meet the ability to evacuate requirements and other limitations as required in Group I-1. Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in this code, or shall comply with the International Residential Code.” (6) The definition of “Personal Care Service” in Section 310.2 of the International Building Code is amended to read as follows: “PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of residents who do not require chronic or convalescent, health, medical or nursing care. Personal care involves responsibility for the safety of the resident while inside the building. The types of facilities providing personal care services shall include, but not be limited to, the following: assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, halfway houses, group homes, congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities, alcohol and drug abuse centers and convalescent facilities.” (7) The definition of “Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities” in Section 310.2 of the International Building Code is amended to read as follows: “ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides personal care services and are licensed by the State.” SUPP. 9 (1-2021) 5A-8