Section 18016 Of Chapter 2. Application And Scope From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.
18016
. (a) The provisions of this part are not intended to prevent
the use of any material, appliance, installation, device,
arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
this part and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant
thereto, provided any alternate has been approved by the department.
(b) The department may approve any alternate if it finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, appliance,
installation, device, arrangement, method, or work offered is, for
the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in
this part and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto
in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability,
safety, and for the protection of life and health.
(c) Whenever there is evidence that any material, appliance,
installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction does not
conform to the requirements of this part and the rules and
regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, or in order to substantiate
claims for alternates, the department may require tests or proof of
compliance to be made at the expense of the owner or his or her
agent.