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is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not <br />lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action <br />granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the division of building and <br />safety services. <br />104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. <br />The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to <br />prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided <br />that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of <br />construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is <br />satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, <br />method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in <br />this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. <br />104.11.1 Research reports. <br />Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not <br />specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved <br />sources. <br />104.11.2 Tests. <br />Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or <br />evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order <br />to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the <br />authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. <br />Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the <br />absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing <br />procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be <br />retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records. <br />SECTION 105 <br />PERMITS <br />105.1 Required. <br />Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, <br />or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, <br />remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of <br />which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make <br />application to the building official and obtain the required permit. <br />105.2 Work exempt from permit. <br />Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for <br />any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws <br />or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: <br />ORDINANCE NO. 2007-022 7 <br />