§ 14.05.240. Alternate methods.

A.

General. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter, provided any such alternate has been approved pursuant to this section.

B.

Approvals. The building official may approve any such alternate method after finding that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this chapter and that the material, method or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness and safety. The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use.

C.

Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements hereof, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate material or methods of construction, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the permittee by an approved agency. Test methods shall be specified by this chapter for the material in question. If there are no appropriate test methods specified in this chapter, the building official shall approve the test procedure. Copies of the results of all such tests shall be retained by the city for a period of not less than 2 years after the acceptance of the grading.

(Ord. 7127 § 5 (part), 2007: Ord. 6483 § 2 (part), 1992)