Mission Viejo, CA · Orange County
Alternate Means and Methods
This request lets a project applicant ask the city building official to approve a code modification or alternate materials, design, or construction methods.
What this form is
Use this form to request a ruling under the code provisions listed on it: a modification or alternate materials, design, and methods of construction. It asks for project and applicant details, the code title and edition, a description of the proposed alternative or modification, and a justification. The form also asks for supporting data or diagrams and includes fields for the city’s review and decision.
Who needs it
A project applicant seeking a building official’s ruling on a code modification or alternate materials, design, or construction methods should complete this request.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Building Services Division at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. It lists phone number (949) 470-3054.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it requests a design professional seal or signature and includes city approval fields, but identifies no sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Alternate Means and Methods request form.
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Complete Project Details
Enter the project, applicant, code, proposed alternative or modification, and justification information requested.
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Gather Supporting Data
Attach copies of supportive data, diagrams, analogies, or other materials identified on the form.
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Submit To Building Services
Submit the request to the Building Services Division at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Alternate Means and Methods request?
- It lets a project applicant request a building official’s ruling on a code modification or alternate materials, design, and construction methods.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for project and applicant details, the code title and edition, the proposed alternative or modification, and a justification. Supporting data or diagrams may be attached.
- Do I need a notary for the Alternate Means and Methods request?
- No. This document has no notary block; it requests a design professional seal or signature and identifies no sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Alternate Means and Methods request?
- The form identifies the Building Services Division at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. It lists phone number (949) 470-3054.