RULES OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
prescribed by the Code, provided technical documentation is submitted to the District to demonstrate equivalency and the system, method, or device is approved for the intended purpose.
1.4.12.2 Alternatives. The specific requirements of the Code shall be permitted to be altered by the District to allow alternative methods that will secure equivalent fire safety, but in no case shall the alternative afford less fire safety than, in the judgment of the District, that which would be provided by compliance with the provisions contained in the Code.
1.4.12.3 Modifications. The District is authorized to modify any of the provisions of the Code upon application in writing by the owner, a lessee, or a duly authorized representative where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the provisions of the Code, provided that the intent of the Code shall be complied with, public safety secured, and substantial justice done.
1.4.12.4 Buildings with equivalency, alternatives, or modifications approved by the District shall be considered as conforming with the Code.
1.4.12.5 Each application for an alternative fire protection feature shall be filed with the District and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements, results of tests, or other supporting information as required to justify the request. The District shall keep a record of actions on such applications, and a signed copy of the District's decision shall be provided for the applicant.
1.4.12.6 Approval. The District shall approve such alternative construction systems, materials, or methods of design when it is substantiated that the standards of the Code are at least equaled. If, in the opinion of the District, the standards of the Code shall not be equaled by the alternative requested, approval for permanent work shall be refused. Consideration shall be given to test or prototype installations.
1.4.13 Tests.
1.4.13.1 Whenever evidence of compliance with the requirements of the Code is insufficient or evidence that any material or method of construction
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