Chapter 21.03
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

21.03.005    Chapter 3 Is Amended.

21.03.010    Section 302.2 Is Amended.

21.03.005 Chapter 3 Is Amended.

The following sections of Chapter 3 of the California Mechanical Code, as adopted by Chapter 21.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows. (Ord. 22-10 § 2, 12/13/22)

21.03.010 Section 302.2 Is Amended.

Section 302.2 is amended to read as follows:

302.2 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Equivalency. Nothing in this code is intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed, provided any such alternate has been approved by the Building Official.

The Building Official may approve any such alternate, provided, it is determined that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the technical 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 suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.

Such approval shall be based upon submittal of substantiating data and including, but not limited to, performance characteristics, measurements, calculations, diagrams, equipment and construction factors, where applicable.

A written application shall be submitted for a proposed alternate material or method of construction together with a fee established by the City Council. The details of any action granting an alternate material or method of construction shall be noted in the files of the Building & Safety Division of the city.

(Ord. 22-10 § 2, 12/13/22)