Alternate Materials, Designs and Methods of Construction
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3935
in effect§145.3935 Alternate Materials, Designs and Methods of Construction
(a) Alternate materials, designs, or methods of construction to the requirements of this Division may be approved and their use authorized by the Building Official in accordance with section 129.0109.
(b) The proposed materials, designs, or methods of construction must comply with the purposes of this Division and be, for the use intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Division in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, and sanitation.
(c) The Building Official may require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding the use of alternate materials, designs, or methods.
(Added 12-16-2008 by O-19820 N.S; effective 2-14-2009.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art05Division39.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/28/2026