(a) The provisions of this article do not prevent the use of types of construction or materials or methods of construction offered as an alternate for the types of construction or materials or methods of construction specifically required by this article, but such alternate types of construction or materials or methods of construction to be given consideration must be offered for approval as being sufficient, safe, and equal to the standards set out in this article. When specifically authorized by the building official, upon review of the access facilities and the types of construction or materials or methods of construction by the director, materials and construction that have been so approved must be used and installed in accordance with the terms of the approval. Such approvals and the conditions upon which they are issued must be specific, must be reasonable when considered in the light of convenience and safety to the general public, must not create an injustice, and must be made a matter of public record.
(b) In unusual circumstances, the terms and provisions of this chapter may be varied by resolution of the city council. (Ord. Nos. 8590; 22026)