§ 25B-11. Alternative materials, design and methods.

(a)

Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the proposed material(s), design, or method offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety and in no event shall be less than the minimum standards prescribed under state law in the water code or as set forth in applicable DWR bulletins.

(b)

This alternative method procedure shall not apply when the board of supervisors or one (1) of the regional water quality control boards hereinafter expressly prohibits the application of the alternative method process outlined in this article to a particular environmental hazard area or zone.

( Ord. No. 6121, § III(Exh. A) , 7-28-2015)