Cal. Code Regs. tit. 21 § 5
Building standards are set forth in Part 2, Title 24, CAC, and have been adopted as a basis for the approval of plans and specifications. These regulations shall not be construed to prevent the use of higher design standards nor to restrict the use of new or innovative design or construction techniques.
Where the designer desires to use innovative design or construction techniques not included in these regulations, it shall be necessary to submit for review and approval information including computations, test data and recommendations covering the design in question. The Office of the State Architect must be satisfied that the degree of safety achieved is equivalent to that achieved by the standard procedures.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 5
Note: Authority cited: Sections 39152 and 81142, Education Code. Reference: Sections 39140 and 81130, Education Code.