Key Takeaways
- Every jurisdiction must have a Board of Appeals for code interpretation disputes.
- Informal resolution through documentation and supervisor review resolves most disputes.
- Alternative compliance methods allow innovative approaches that meet code intent.
- Professional relationships with officials yield better outcomes than adversarial approaches.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.What is the recommended approach when disagreeing with a code officials interpretation?
2.What does a code variance allow?