(a) 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 by the enforcing authority; nor is it the intention of this chapter to exclude any sound method of structural design or analysis not specifically provided for in this chapter. Materials, methods of construction, or structural design limitations provided for in this chapter are to be used unless an exception is granted by the enforcing authority.
(b) The enforcing authority may approve any such alternate; provided, they find the proposed design, material, and method of work to be for the purpose intended at least equivalent to that prescribed in this chapter in quality, effectiveness, durability and safety.
(§ 1, Ord. 2883, eff. January 3, 2008)