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B §5-16 UILDING Section 5-16. Limited liability of authorized personnel. The authorized personnel charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the authorized personnel because of such act or omission performed by the authorized personnel in the enforcement of any provision of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code shall be defended by the County until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by the County. (2012, Ord. No. 12-27, sec. 2.)5-16 Section 5-17. Reserved. (2012, Ord. No. 12-27, sec. 2)5-17 Section 5-18. Reserved. (2012, Ord. No. 12-27, sec. 2)5-18 Division 2. Permits. Section 5-19. Permit required. (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the County, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the building official; provided that one permit may be obtained for a dwelling and its accessories, such as fence, retaining wall, pool, storage and garage structures. (b) Permits will be further required for, but not limited to, th (1) All Television/Radio Communication Towers, etc., not regulated by the Public Utility Commission. (2) Complete new installations of all solar water heating systems, or the complete replacement of existing system with all new components, or relocating of panels from roof to ground or vice versa, along with plumbing and electrical permits. (3) Construction or renovation of Handicap Accessible routes fro building to building on a lot. (4) Water tanks or catchments intended for potable/household use, regardless of height or size. For additional requirements where water tank or catchment systems ar see Chapter 26 of the HawaiÒi County Code. " (5) Retaining walls four feet and higher. Stepped or terraced retaining walls 8'-0 of each other are considered to be one wall when determining wall height. EXCEPTIONS: A permit is not required for: (1) Work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers, bridges, and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures. (2) Temporary structures used during the construction of a permi platforms, and fences used during construction or for props for performances. (3) Re-roofing work with like material and installation of siding to existing exterior walls which will not affect the structural components of the walls for Groups R-3 and U Occupancies. (4) Temporary tents or other coverings used for private family parties or for camping on approved campgrounds. (5) Television and radio equipment (i.e. antennas, dishes) accessory to R-1 and R-3 Occupancies. Supports or towers for television and radio equipment 6'-0" or less in height. 5-5 UNOFFICIAL ADVANCE SHEET - Contains sec(s). affected since publication of Supp. 13 (1-2012) Official revision to be published in Supp. 14 (7-2012)