§ 9-8.515. Tests.

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. Test methods shall be as specified in this Code or by other recognized test standards. Where there is no recognized and accepted test method for a particular material or method, the Building Official shall have the authority to select and approve the testing procedure to be used. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for retention in the City of Modesto records retention manual.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)