Chapter 05E Energy Conservation Code

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E NERGY C ONSERVATION C ODE§5E-1-1 CHAPTER 5E ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE* * Editor’s Notes: 1. Pursuant to section 107-28, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (“HRS”), each County shall amend and adopt the Hawai‘i State building codes and standards listed in HRS, section 107-25 within two years after adoption by the State Building Code council. If a County does not amend, adopt, and update a State code within this time frame, the respective State code shall become applicable as an interim County code. 2. Article 5 of chapter 5, “energy conservation,” was repealed by ordinance 20-61, section 12, and replaced with chapter 5E. Article 1. General Provisions. Section 5E-1-1. Title. This chapter shall be known as the “energy conservation code.” (2020, ord 20-61, sec 5.) 5E-1-1 Section 5E-1-2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter 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. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 5.) 5E-1-2 Section 5E-1-3. Scope; exceptions. This chapter sets forth minimum requirements for the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy and is intended to provide flexibility to allow the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve the effective use of energy. It shall apply to all commercial and residential buildings, building sites, and associated systems and equipment within the County inland of the shoreline high-water line. Exceptions to these minimum requirements are listed below: This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Work or installations not covered by the International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, as adopted and amended by the State Energy Conservation Code, chapter 3-181.1, Hawai‘i Administrative Rules; (2) Work on buildings or premises owned by or under the direct control of the Federal government; or (3) Agricultural buildings, structures, and appurtenances without electrical power and plumbing systems are exempt from permit and construction code requirements, pursuant to section 46-88, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, except as otherwise provided for in this construction code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 5.) 5E-1-3 Section 5E-1-4. Administrative provisions. Provisions relating to permitting, enforcement, inspection, and other administrative procedures pertaining to this chapter are contained in chapter 5, the construction administrative code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 5.) 5E-1-4 SUPP. 11 (1-2022) 5E-1