2006 New York Code - Alternate Or Equivalent Equipment.

 
    §   27-137  Alternate  or  equivalent  equipment.  Whenever  the  code
  prescribes the use of particular equipment, the commissioner may  permit
  the use of any equipment shown to be equivalent for the use intended, in
  terms  of  health,  fire  and/or structural safety. Nothing contained in
  this code shall be construed  to  require  the  use  of  any  particular
  equipment  for  the  purpose of meeting performance requirements of this
  code.