HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0128.131 2010-2012BRITTANY SMART
Councilmember
Hawai `i County Council
DATE: January 20, 2012
Hawaii County Council
County of Hawai `i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
TO: Dominic Yagong, Council Chair
And Members of the Hawaii County Council
FROM: Brittany Smart, Councilmember
SUBJECT: Information for Council Meeting January 20, 2012
Phone: (808) 961 -8263
Fax: (808) 961 -8912
bsmart@co.hawaii.hi.us
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This communication relays the sections 104.9 through 104.1 1.2 of the 2006 International Building
Code.
104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building
official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used materials which meet the requirements
of this code for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall not be reused unless
approved by the building official.
104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon
application of the owner or owner's representative, provided the building official shall first find that
special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health,
accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications
shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of
this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of
construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been
approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building
official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions 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 code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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104.11.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of
materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research
reports from approved sources.
104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this
code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or
in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have
the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the
jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards.
In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the
testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be
retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records.
Thank you.
BS /jk