<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-160. - Alternate means.</div>
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               (a)
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               The director may authorize an alternate means of meeting the requirements of this
               article only under the following circumstances as established by owner(s):
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               (1)
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               The condition for which the alternate means is sought is not one of the conditions
               set forth in<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH10BUBURE_ARTVREHOOR_S10-158UNCO" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 10-158</a> of this article.
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               (2)
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               The condition for which the alternate means is sought is an element of the fundamental
               and original construction of the dwelling. "Fundamental and original construction"
               includes foundation dimensions, ceiling height, organization of habitable space, and
               any other condition governed by the original structure of the dwelling; and
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               (3)
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               There exists a demonstrable alternate means of meeting the intent of this article.
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               (b)
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               In the event that the enforcement officer withholds approval of one or more plumbing,
               electrical, mechanical, structural or fire safety components, the enforcement officer
               may accept approval of such components without further corrections upon receipt of
               a report from an appropriately licensed contractor, architect or engineer certified
               in North Carolina, as specified by the enforcement officer in writing.
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               (Ord. No. 98-1-6, Â§ 10, 1-20-98)
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