The provisions of this Code are not intended to limit the appropriate use of materials, appliances, equipment or methods of design or construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided the Building Official determines that the proposed alternate materials, appliances, equipment or methods of design or construction are at least equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in suitability, quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, dimensional stability, safety and sanitation.
The Building Official may require that evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding the proposed alternate.
(Ord. 92-070. Passed 6-8-92.)