TESTING OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS.
Austin City Code § 25-11-65
in effect§ 25-11-65 - TESTING OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS.
(A) The building official may require that an applicant test materials or construction methods to demonstrate compliance with technical codes if:
(1) the building official has reason to believe that materials or construction methods were not tested; or
(2) the applicant proposes an alternate method of compliance.
(B) The applicant shall use a test method:
(1) prescribed in a technical code;
(2) recognized in the industry; or
(3) determined by the building official.
(C) A test shall be performed by an agency approved by the building official.
(D) The building official shall retain a test report for a reasonable time.
(E) The applicant is responsible for the cost of a test.
Source: Section 1-31-734; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-11BUDEREPESPREHIST_ART2BUDEPE_DIV2BUPEAP_S25-11-65TEMACOMEFetched: 10/27/2026
