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The codes and standards referenced in this chapter shall be those that are listed in Article 13 and considered part of the requirements of this chapter to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation instructions do not conform to minimum provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. I, § 1)
Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed plumbing system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this chapter shall be determined by the building commissioner.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 48; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the building commissioner shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building commissioner shall first find that unique reasons make application of the strict letter of this chapter impractical and the modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety and sanitation requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the plumbing inspection department.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 48; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)
The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved where the building commissioner finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of 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, durability and safety.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 48; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods, the building commissioner shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 48; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)
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