WAC 51-19-170   Alternative materials, designs, and methods.  The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, design, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the HBC, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official.

     The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the HBC and that the material and method of work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, and sanitation.

     The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding use of an alternate. The details of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.120 and 19.27.074. 91-01-103, § 51-19-170, filed 12/18/90, effective 7/1/91.]