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STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION means the visual observation of the structural system, <br /> for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, at significant <br /> construction stages and at completion of the structural system. <br /> STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or <br /> any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some <br /> definite manner. <br /> TECHNICAL CODES refer to those codes adopted by this jurisdiction containing the <br /> provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, <br /> location, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures and building service <br /> equipment as herein defined. <br /> VALUATION or VALUE as applied to a building and its building and /or property service <br /> equipment shall be the estimated cost to construct or replace the building and its <br /> building and /or property service equipment in kind, based on current labor and material <br /> replacement costs as determined by the Building and Safety Official. <br /> 104A Conflicting Provisions. When there is a conflict between a general requirement <br /> and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any <br /> specific case, different sections of the technical codes specify different materials, <br /> methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. When <br /> conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this code, the technical codes and <br /> other codes or laws, the Building & Safety Official shall determine which provision or <br /> requirement shall govern. <br /> 105A Alternate Materials, Methods of Design and Methods of Construction. The <br /> provisions of the technical codes are not intended to prevent the use of any material, <br /> method of design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the technical <br /> codes, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building <br /> and Safety Official. <br /> An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the <br /> Building and Safety Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies <br /> with the intent of the provisions of the technical codes, and that the material, method or <br /> work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in <br /> this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and <br /> sanitation. <br /> The Building and Safety Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be <br /> submitted to substantiate claims that may be made regarding its use. Supporting data, <br /> where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically <br /> provided for in the technical codes, shall consist of valid research reports from approved <br /> sources. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of <br /> the technical codes, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the <br /> 7 <br />