Section 1.2. Compliance

1.2.1.		Compliance with this Code
1.2.2.		Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment

1.2.1. Compliance with this Code

1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code

(1)Compliance with this code shall be achieved by
(a)by complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, or (See Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a))
(b)using alternative solutions that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by the applicable acceptable solutions in respect of the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions.” (See Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b))

(2)For the purposes of Clause (1)(b), the level of performance in respect of a functional statement refers to the performance of the functional statement as it relates to the objective with which it is associated in MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1, “Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions”.

1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment

1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment

(1)All materials, appliances, systems, and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall possess the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in a building.

1.2.2.2. Reserved

1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment

(1)Unless otherwise specified, recycled materials in building products may be used and used materials, appliances, and equipment may be reused when they meet the requirements of this Code for new materials and are satisfactory for their intended use.