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Consider alternatives

Abstract
Building codes by their nature tend to be relatively restrictive; they limit designs, materials and construction methods to those specifically prescribed in codes and meeting the codes’ performance requirements. However, most codes also contain provisions that allow code officials to accept limited, project-specific modifications and alternatives to code requirements.
Date
4/2019
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Page(s)
22-24
Source
Research+Tech
Keyword(s)
code; ICC; ASTM; IBC; procedures



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