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Addressing Product Innovation, Code Approval and Professional Engineering
The “alternative materials, designs or methods of construction,” found in the building code are often misunderstood, leading to the statement: “I need an ICC report.”
2015 International Building Code, Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, Section 104 Duties and Powers of Building Official
[A] 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.
2015 International Building Code, Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, Section 104 Duties and Powers of Building Official
[A] 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.
Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests, SECTION 1703 APPROVALS
SECTION 1703 APPROVALS
1703.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all information as necessary for the building official to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements specified in Sections 1703.1.1 through 1703.1.3.
Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests, SECTION 1703 APPROVALS
1703.4.2 Research reports.
Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of products, materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
Addressing Product Innovation, Code Approval and Professional Engineering
The “alternative materials, designs or methods of construction,” found in the building code are often misunderstood, leading to the statement: “I need an ICC report.”
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