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22: Acceptable solution or verification method for use in establishing compliance with building code
or “The head building person can make special rules that help people follow the building rules properly.”

You could also call this:

“Using an approved plan is one way, but not the only way, to follow building rules.”

You can follow an acceptable solution or a verification method to meet the requirements of the building code. This means that if you use one of these approved ways, you’re doing what the code asks. But it’s important to know that these aren’t the only ways to follow the building code. You can use other methods too, as long as they meet the code’s requirements.

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Next up: 24: Chief executive may amend or revoke acceptable solution or verification method

or “The person in charge can change or remove the rules for building things whenever they want.”

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23: Effect of acceptable solution or verification method

Part 2 Building
Building code: Acceptable solution or verification method

23Effect of acceptable solution or verification method

A person may comply with an acceptable solution or a verification method in order to comply with the provisions of the building code to which that acceptable solution or verification method relates, but doing so is not the only means of complying with those provisions.

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