HAR §12-45.4-3. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Annex” means the explanatory material attached to the NFPA 1, Fire Code. “Authority having jurisdiction” or “AHJ” means an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. “NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §132-3) (Imp: HRS §132-3) (This provision carries over from the previous edition, but with some revisions. The definition of “Authority having jurisdiction” is deleted from this amendment section because it is already in the code. Annexes and Table 13.2.3.4.3A are used in §12-45.4-4. The definition of “building code” is changed to match the definition in the amendment to section 3.3.53.1 of this code. It is not deleted because it is important to clearly delineate that the building code is whatever the county has adopted. The definition of NFPA 1 Fire Code is not needed in the definition section as it is stated in Section 12-44.4-4 below. Definition of Section is deleted because it commonly refers to a specific part of a chapter. These definitions seek to clarify terms used in this document to avoid confusion with similar terms in other documents or terms that are unfamiliar to the reader. The NFPA 1, Fire Code, Chapter 3, has a comprehensive list of definitions as used in this and other related NFPA documents. -“Inoperable System Sign”, and “ Water-based fire extinguishing system” in the “Definitions” section were moved to Section §12-45.4-20.)