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§28-103.9 Additional Tests

NYC General Admin. Provisions 2014 > 1 Administration > 103 Duties and Powers of Commissioner of Buildings > §28-103.9 Additional Tests
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Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method of construction does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the commissioner shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the city. Test methods shall be as specified in this code, or by other recognized test standards approved by the commissioner. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the commissioner shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed as directed by the commissioner. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the department for the period required for retention of public records.

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§28-103.9 Administration, Additional Tests
the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the city. Test methods shall be as specified in this code, or by other ...
NYC General Admin. Provisions 2014 > 1 Administration > 103 Duties and Powers of Commissioner of Buildings > §28-103.9 Additional Tests
§28-103.9 Administration, Additional Tests
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