(a) The Board shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Chapter or the codes adopted in this Chapter. The Board may require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding use of alternate materials or methods of construction.

(b) The Board shall have the power to make building code interpretations or take actions as permitted by the codes adopted in this Chapter (Prior code 15.50.210; Ord. 1288 §1, 2008; Ord. 1296 §1, 2008)