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§ 5F-1-3 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE (6) 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. No plumbing systems shall be connected to a building or structure without first obtaining a permit for plumbing work. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 6.) 5F-1-3 Section 5F-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 6.) 5F-1-4 Section 5F-1-5. Existing plumbing installations. Plumbing installations in existence and permitted pursuant to applicable laws and standards in effect when the plumbing work thereon was performed, shall not be deemed to be in violation of subsequent changes to applicable laws or standards, provided that such installations shall be subject to the provisions of section 5-2-3 of the construction administrative code. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 6.) 5F-1-5 Section 5F-1-6. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: 2 “Accessory structure” means a structure not greater than 3,000 square feet (279 m) in floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling and which is located on the same lot. “Authority having jurisdiction” means the director of the department of public works, or the director’s authorized representative. “Building” means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. The term shall include but not be limited to, any structure mounted on wheels such as a trailer, wagon, or vehicle which is parked and stationary for any 24-hour period, and is used for business or living purposes; provided, however, that the term shall not include a push cart or push wagon which is readily movable and which does not exceed 25 square feet in area, nor shall the term include a trailer or vehicle, used exclusively for the purpose of selling any commercial product therefrom, which hold a vehicle license and actually travels on public or private streets. “Certified medical gas installer” means a qualified installer who has successfully passed a National Inspection Testing Certification Service competency examination in accordance with the ASSE Series 6000 Standard, section 6010. “Certified medical gas verifier” means a qualified installer who has successfully passed a National Inspection Testing Certification Service competency examination in accordance with the ASSE Series 6000 Standard, Section 6030. SUPP. 11 (1-2022) 5F-2