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2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

Note: This document or portion of document references a state or local requirement that is NOT required by the 2010 ADA Standards.

SECTION 1.2 BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

1.2.2 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.  The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

ETA Editor's Note

DSA-AC has adopted Section 104.11 as follows, effective July 1, 2015:

DIVISION II – SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 104

DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL

104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

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