SEC. 91.1706. DESIGN STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS.

(Added by Ord. No. 182,850, Eff. 1/3/14.)

Section 1706 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 1706.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.1706.1 is added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

91.1706.1. Conformance to Standards. The design strengths and permissible stresses of any structural material that are identified by a manufacturer's designation as to manufacture and grade by mill tests, or the strength and stress grade is otherwise confirmed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Building shall conform to the specifications and methods of design of accepted engineering practice or the approved rules in the absence of applicable standards.