2006 New York Code - Equivalent Systems Of Design.

 
    §  27-589  Equivalent  systems  of  design. Nothing in this subchapter
  shall be construed  to  prohibit  the  use  of  any  system  of  design,
  alternate  to  those  indicated, provided that it can be demonstrated to
  the satisfaction of the commissioner that such  system  of  design  will
  provide  a  factor  of safety against structural failure consistent with
  the requirements of articles four through  twelve  of  this  subchapter,
  fire  safety  in  consonance  with the requirements of subchapters three
  through eight of this chapter, and such other characteristics  pertinent
  to  the  safety  of  life,  health,  and  property as prescribed in this
  subchapter or as may be required by the commissioner.
    Alternate or equivalent materials or methods of construction shall  be
  subject  to  the  provisions  of  section  27-133  of  article  seven of
  subchapter one of this chapter.