Ken,
This was the part of Richard's post I was referring to. He has made a few posts with the same 'screw the code, do what you want' attitude.
Originally Posted by
Richard Pultar
allegiance to almighty code is over kill.
In one electrical post he suggested something truly absurd, which I do not remember right now.
Originally Posted by
Ken Amelin
I'm not sure what code thatched roofs violate???
Basically all code sections except this one:
From the 2006 IBC. (not posting the entire sections)
- 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.
- - 104.11.1 Research reports.
- - 104.11.2 Tests.
If the above is followed, then it "meets code" without actually "meeting code".