Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building official
shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-23; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The use of used materials which meet the requirements of this
code for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall
not be reused unless approved by the building official.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-24; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the
installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of
construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that
any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design
or method of construction shall be approved where the building official
finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method
or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent
of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability and safety.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-26; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of
materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code,
shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-27; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the
provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does
not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate
claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official
shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance
to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be
as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In
the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building
official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed
by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by
the building official for the period required for retention of public
records.
(1983 Code, sec. 6-28; Ordinance
2005-O0140, sec. 1, adopted 12/15/2005)
