Conflicting provisions and alternate materials.
Omaha Municipal Code § 40-3
in effectSec. 40-3. - Conflicting provisions and alternate materials.
(a) When, in any specific case, different sections of the mechanical code or of this chapter specify different materials, methods or designs of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
(b) In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any section of this code, the provisions which impose the highest standard shall prevail.
(c) The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the chapter or the codes adopted herein, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building board of review as set forth in Chapter 43, Division 5 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 38165, § 1, 7-15-08)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH40MECO_ARTIADEN_S40-3COPRALMAFetched: 10/28/2026