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// CODE SNIPPET

3401.4 Building Materials

Building Code 2009 of Alabama > 34 Existing Structures > 3401 General > 3401.4 Building Materials
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Building materials shall comply with the requirements of this section.

3401.4.1 Existing Materials

Materials already in use in a building in compliance with requirements or approvals in effect at the time of their erection or installation shall be permitted to remain in use unless determined by the building code official to be dangerous to life, health or safety. Where such conditions are determined to be dangerous to life, health or safety, they shall be mitigated or made safe.

3401.4.2 New and Replacement Materials

Except as otherwise required or permitted by this code, materials permitted by the applicable code for new construction shall be used. Like materials shall be permitted for repairs and alterations, provided no hazard to life, health or property is created. Hazardous materials shall not be used where the code for new construction would not permit their use in buildings of similar occupancy, purpose and location.

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