Cob RE: Codes

[John Schinnerer]

Aloha,

On Sunday, December 07, 1997 4:53 PM, Bob Bolles [SMTP:bbolles at cts.com] wrote:
> the CABO code states in section R-108 entitled Alternative Materials and
> Systems:
>
> "R-108.1 General: The provisions of this code are not intended to limit the
> appropriate use of materials, appliances, equipment or methods of design or
> construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided the
> building official determines that the proposed alternate materials,
> appliances, equipment or methods of design or construction are at least
> equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, quality,
> strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance, dimensional stability, safety and
> sanitation."

Well, I'm glad to hear that some people have had good experiences with building 
officials.  I guess I don't personally know anyone who has had much but 
grief...even with "conventional" stick 'n rock boxes.  I am aware that our 
other methods aren't "prohibited," but as the code excerpt you inserted above 
says, it's up to the building officials to "allow" what isn't prohibited, which 
means they can very effectively "prohibit" it at will.  As far as engineer 
and/or architect stamps, it's an option if one can find a competent engineer 
and/or architect who is willing to do so and can afford the additional cost.

John Schinnerer