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The department, from time to time pursuant to such authority as may be granted it by the code and after having conducted hearings, (a) may interpret the code, (b) may investigate and prescribe tests or accept authoritative tests to determine the strength and quality of structural materials and the efficiency and safety of appliances and devices and methods of construction and may establish standards accordingly, and (c) may approve the use of structural materials, appliances, devices and methods of construction found to be efficient and safe.

L.1946, c. 120, p. 558, s. 4.