103A.13 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
1. The provisions of the state building code shall not prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed therein, provided any such alternate has been approved by the building code commissioner.
2. The commissioner may approve any alternate if the commissioner finds that the proper design is satisfactory and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the state building code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.
3. The commissioner shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made regarding alternate use.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §103A.13]
2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
Referred to in §103A.14
Structure Iowa Code
Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION
Chapter 103A - STATE BUILDING CODE
Section 103A.1 - Establishment.
Section 103A.2 - Statement of policy.
Section 103A.4 - Building code commissioner.
Section 103A.5 - Commissioner — duties.
Section 103A.6 - Merit system.
Section 103A.7 - State building code.
Section 103A.8A - Energy conservation requirements.
Section 103A.8B - Sustainable design or green building standards.
Section 103A.8C - Standards for safe rooms and storm shelters.
Section 103A.9 - Factory-built structures.
Section 103A.10 - Effect and application.
Section 103A.10A - Plan reviews and inspections.
Section 103A.12 - Adoption and withdrawal — procedure.
Section 103A.13 - Alternate materials and methods of construction.
Section 103A.14 - Advisory council.
Section 103A.15 - Board of review.
Section 103A.16 - Board of review — appeal.
Section 103A.17 - Board of review — procedure.
Section 103A.18 - Court proceedings.
Section 103A.19 - Administration and enforcement.
Section 103A.20 - Permits — duty to issue.
Section 103A.22 - Construction of statute.
Section 103A.25 - Prior resolutions.
Section 103A.26 - Manufactured or mobile home installers certification — violation — civil penalty.
Section 103A.27 - Commission on energy efficiency standards and practices.
Section 103A.30 - Approved tiedown system — provided at sale — installation.
Section 103A.31 - Installer compliance and certification.
Section 103A.33 - Listing and form of certification of approved systems provided.
Section 103A.41 - State historic building code.
Section 103A.42 - Designation of qualified historic buildings and structures.
Section 103A.43 - Application of state historic building code as alternative.
Section 103A.45 - State historical society board — duties.
Section 103A.51 - Definitions.
Section 103A.52 - Manufactured or mobile home retailer license — procedure.
Section 103A.53 - License application and fees.
Section 103A.55 - Revocation, suspension, and denial of license.
Section 103A.57 - Unlawful practice — criminal penalty.
Section 103A.59 - Manufactured or mobile home installers certification — violation — civil penalty.
Section 103A.60 - Approved tiedown system — provided at sale — installation.
Section 103A.61 - Installer compliance and certification.
Section 103A.62 - Listing and form of certification of approved systems provided.