§ 9.05. Construction and Interpretation.

(a)

The Building Security Code shall be construed and interpreted in light of and in consonance with the Building Code (City Code Chapter 13) and the Fire Prevention Code (City Code Chapter 24) in order to protect the public health, welfare and safety. Whenever any provision, requirement or standard contained in the Building Security Code is in conflict or inconsistent with a provision, requirement or standard contained in the Building Code or the Fire Prevention Code dealing with or pertaining to the same subject, then and in that event the most stringent provision, requirement or standard; shall apply, control and govern to the exclusion of the less stringent provision, requirement or standard; provided, however, that no provision of the Building Security Code shall supersede any provision of the NFPA Life Safety Code in case of conflict or inconsistency.

(b)

Alternate Materials and Alternate Methods of Construction. The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. The Building Official shall approve any such alternate, provided he finds that same is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of Chapter XII, of the Standard Building Code and the requirements of this Code and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Building Security Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance, durability, and safety. The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made regarding the use of such alternate. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the evidence and proof are not sufficient to justify approval, the applicant may present the matter to the Building Adjustments and Appeals Board.

(Ord. of 5-23-1983, Doc. #17768)