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Donald Il.eda ; ,lames Y. Arakaki, Heather
('hair b~'G<„ Stacy K. I liga, A-9emher
Pete Hoffmann, Memher
Fred C. Holschuh_ M.D., Menvher
Virginia Isbell ~'''~o='~''"~ Bob Jacobson, Memher
17rr ('hair K. Angel Pilago, Mrmhrr
Gary Saf~rik, Memher
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
COMMITTEF. ON PUBLIC WORKS &
INTF,RGOVF,RNMENTAL RELATIONS
5th Session
UATF,: April 19, 2005 ("huesday)
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1 I :00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CAL1. TO ORDER
STATEMENTS FROM THF, PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
UNFINISHN:D BUSINF,SS
Conan. 1 Rti: AN ORDINANCE'f0 AMEND CHAP 1'ER 9 OF THE I IAWAI`I COUNTY COD[?.
(Rill 69) RI?I.A'I'ING'f0 ELECTRICITY
From Public Works Director Bruce C McClure, P.E., dated March 21, 2005,
Transmitting the above bill. The Electrical Code has been part of the Building Industry
in I lawai`i County since May 22. 1947. During these past SR years, the County of
I Iaw<ti'i has adopted various editions of the National Electrical Code. 'The last is the
1993 L~:dition of the National Electrical Code back in .tune 17, 1994. However, certain
sections in the code do not apply to local construction conditions or situations. ~fhc
County of I lawai'i has presented revisions to the lilcctrical Code amendments to the
community at meetings in Hilo and Kona.
The purpose of this bill is to adopt amendments to Chapter 9, Electrical Code, to
address local conditions or situations. There is no increase in electrical permit
fees. Significant changes to the amendments are: permits will not he required for
replacing receptacles, switches and light fixtures, however, the work must still be
performed by a licensed electrician; and drawings showing circuiting, light
fxfures and switches for a single family dwelling will not be required for a single
i'amily dwelling, and any required permit must still he applied for by a licensed
electrician.
Postponed: Apri15.2005
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Comm. 186: AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THIi HAWAII COUNTY CODI?.
(Rill 70) RE,I,A'T1NG 7~0 PLUNKING
From Public Works Director Rruce C McClure, P.E., dated March 21, 2005.
transmitting the above bill. 'i'he Plumbing Code has been a part of the Building
Industry in Hawaii County since May 22, 1947. During these past 58 years, the
County of Hawaii has adopted various editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code. 'I'hc
last is the 1991 I?dition of the Unitbrm Plumbing Code back in November 8, 1993.
1 Iowever. certain sections in the code do not apply to local construction conditions or
situations. 'fhc County of Hawaii has presented revisions to the Plumbing Codc
amendments to the community al meetings in Hilo and Kona.
The purpose of this bill is to repeal Chapter 17, Plumbing Code, in its entirety by
adopting amendments to address local conditions and situations. There is no
increase in plumbing permit fees. Significant changes to the amendments arc:
permits will not be required for replacement or repair of garbage disposals,
faucets and fixtures, to include sinks, water closets and heaters for non-
commercial occupancies only, however, the work must still be performed by a
licensed plumber; and permits will be required when such repairs do im~olve or
require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes, and any required
permit must still be applied for by a licensed plumber.
Postponed: April 5, 2005
STATF,MF.NTS FROM THE: PUBLIC/AD.IOURNMF,NT
~I~hc meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-82x5 by Apri/ I5, 2005. Persons using "hDDs
may call 961-8521.
Copies of this agenda and the communications arc posted and filed at the County C`lerk's Office,
25 Aupuni St., I lilo: the O~ticc of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway. Suite 103, Kailua-Kona: and
the Kona Councilmcmbers' Office, Kailua'17adc Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-
Kona. For further inR~rmation. please call 9fi1-8245.
Notr. Vidaiamlcrence from the Kona Mayor's Oflicc is not available for this meeting-
Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those testifying
in person and submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen copies of the testimony fbr
distribution at the meeting. 'those persons unable to testify in person may submit testimony (I) by mail
to the County Clerk's Ofticc in f lilo at the above address, 2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by o-
mail to rnrmri/n'ginu~ni~^cirn.hauvir.hi.~~.e. Copies will he made and distributed al the meeting when
transmitted in a Iimcly manner. In any case, both opal and written testimony will be made a part of the
puhlic record.
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VII?WING OF MI?i~ DINGS ON GOVI?KNMENT ACCk?SS TELEVISION -Channel 52 (Flilo/Kong)
Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, and Public Works and
Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings - "Tuesdays, April 26 and May 3, 2005, at 8:30 p.m.;
Planning Committee, Iinvironmental Management Committee, and Human Services and I~:conomic
Development Committee meetings -Thursdays, April 28 and May 5.2005, al 8:30 p.m.: and all sis
Conuniucc meetings -Sunday, May 8.2005, at 10:30 a.m.
Published: Ilawai'i Tribune herald and West I lawai'i'I~oday -Thursday, April 14, 2005