(a) Any new or alternative materials, methods, devices or equipment may be used by their proponent only when the
proposed use has been expressly authorized in writing by the Director of Public Works in execution of the broad policy set forth in Section § 66116(a) of this Chapter. The Director of Public Works may promulgate procedures not inconsistent with rules, regulations and standards in addition to the provisions of the National Codes adopted in this Chapter to adopt or to accommodate circumstances and materials which affects the energy, efficiency and construction costs of single-family dwellings. Such procedures, rules, regulations and standards shall be promulgated in accordance with Sections 66116 and
66117 of this Chapter.

(b) The proponent shall file, in addition to his application for a building permit, a request for authorization to use the proposed new or alternate material, method, device or equipment, accompanied by proof in support of his claims regarding the consistency of the proposed use with the standards established by this Chapter. Such proof shall consist of a complete report from an approved laboratory listed in this Chapter on the performance characteristics of the subject matter to meet the proposed use as set forth in the application for a building permit.

(c) The Director of Public Works, within a reasonable time after submission of the request for authorization of the proposed use, shall approve or disapprove such use. Said approval or disapproval shall be in writing, and shall set forth the basis of said Director’s decision. Any approval shall require the applicant to utilize such material, method, device or equipment in strict conformity with the terms of the approval.

SOURCE: GC § 31017. Subsection (a) as amended by P.L. 17-076:2 (Dec. 11, 1984).