Sunday, May 25, 2008

[papercreters] Ne'mind

Found it on a Colorado green building site.
 
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.
 
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...
 
I'm going to need the services of an engineer . . . does anyone know of a papercrete experienced engineer?  I can use Chris Zweifel, but he's monolithic, ferrocement, not adobe or papercrete.
 
ElfN
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