Section 17923 Of Chapter 2. Rules And Regulations From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 1.5. >> Chapter 2.
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. (a) The provisions of Section 17922 are not intended to
prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device,
arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
this part, the building standards published in the State Building
Standards Code relating thereto, and the other rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto, providing such alternate has been
approved. The department may approve any such 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, the building standards published in the
State Building Standards Code relating thereto, and the other rules
and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto in performance, safety,
and for the protection of life and health.
(b) Whenever there is evidence that any material, appliance,
installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction does not
conform to the requirements of this part, the building standards
published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, and
the other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, or in
order to substantiate claims for alternates, the department may
require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the
owner or his agent.