Division A
Section 1.2. Compliance
Section 1.2. Compliance Copy linkAdd bookmark
1.2.1. Compliance with this Code Copy linkAdd bookmark
1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by
(a)complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (See Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a)), or
(b)using alternative solutions that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by the applicable acceptable solutions in respect of the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions.” (See Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b))
(2)For the purposes of Clause (1)(b), the level of performance in respect of a functional statement refers to the performance of the functional statement as it relates to the objective with which it is associated in MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions.”
1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment Copy linkAdd bookmark
1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)All materials, appliances, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall possess the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in a building.
1.2.2.2. Reserved Copy linkAdd bookmark
1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Unless otherwise specified, recycled materials in building products may be used, and used materials, appliances and equipment are permitted to be reused when they meet the requirements of this Code for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.