Lodi, CA · San Joaquin County
Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction or Design Request
This request lets a project owner or design professional ask the Building Division to approve alternate materials or construction or design methods for a project.
What this form is
Use this request to seek approval of alternate materials or methods of construction or design for a project. The form asks for project and building details, the subject of the alternative, the applicable code requirement, the proposed alternative, and a justification. Submit two copies of the completed request and supporting documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative; the Building Official makes the approval decision.
Who needs it
Project owners, architects, engineers, or contractors seeking approval of an alternate material or construction or design method can submit this request.
How to submit it
Fully complete the request and submit two copies of all documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative, to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 221 West Pine St./PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910.
About notarization
This request is signed without a notary; the requester and owner sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction or Design Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide the project details, code requirement, proposed alternative, justification, and required signatures and date.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare two copies of all documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative and any supporting references or reports.
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Submit To The Building Division
Submit the two copies to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Alternate Materials Request?
- No. The request has signature and date fields but no notary block; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Alternate Materials Request?
- Submit two copies of the completed request and all documents, including plans showing the proposed alternative, to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address on the form.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for project and building details, the subject of the alternative, the applicable code requirement, the proposed alternative, and a justification.
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