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| SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS
OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
104.11 Alternative materials,
design and methods of construction and equipment. 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.
104.11.1 Research reports. 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.
104.11.2 Tests. 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.
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