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3. Request for Alternate Materials, Design, and Methods of Construction

   A Request for Alternate Materials, Design, and Methods of Construction—commonly referred to as an "alternate means and methods request"—is a formal request submitted to a building or fire code official when a proposed construction method, material, or design doesn’t follow the strict prescriptive requirements of the adopted codes, but meets or exceeds the intent of those codes in terms of safety, functionality, and performance.

   Disclaimer:
   Submission of this form does not guarantee approval of the request. All Alternate Materials, Methods, and Means Requests are subject to review by the Woodland Fire Department (AHJ). Approval will be based on whether the proposed alternative meets or exceeds the intent of the applicable codes in terms of safety, performance, and compliance.

   
   Please allow up to 14 business days for review and response. Additional information may be requested as part of the evaluation process.

   Please note there is plan check and review fees applicable to AMMR requests. Contact Samantha Corral at 530-661-5872 or Fire.Plans@cityofwoodland.gov to inquire.

5. Project Name*
7. Project Address / Location*
9. City*
10. State*
11. Zip Code*
13. Permit Number
14. Building Construction Type
16. Building Area (sq. ft.)*
17. Number of Building Stories
    -- Select One --12345
19. Building Occupancy Type*
    -- Select One --Group A - Assembly (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)Group B - BusinessGroup E - Educational Group F - Factory (F1, F2)Group H - High Hazard (H1, H2, H3, H4, H5)Group I - Institutional (I1, I2, I3, I4)Group M - MercantileGroup R - Residential (R1, R2, R2.1, R2, R4)Group S - Storage (S1, S2)Group U - Utility
21. Current Fire Protection Systems*

    Select all that are currently present and functioning.

    1. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
    2. Fire Alarm and Detection System
    3. Automatic Fire Detection System (interconnected smoke/heat detectors)
    4. Fire Pump
    5. Standpipe System
    6. Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (i.e. clean agency, commercial cooking system, CO2 system, etc.)
    7. Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System
    8. Smoke Control System
    9. Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS)
25. Reasoning Statements

    Provide reasoning statements for each of the sections below or separate documentation that addresses each statement. 

27. Code/Ordinance Requirements: Quote the code section and/or ordinance requirements where you intend to provide an alternate method of compliance.*
29. Background for Alternate Methods Request: Briefly explain why the project cannot comply with the code/ordinance as written.*
31. Alternate Code Compliance: Articulate your justification for how the proposed alternate, in performance, safety and protection of life and health, provides a measure of protection that is equivalent to or greater than the standards contained in the adopted codes, rules, and regulations. Be specific and provide supporting documentation to substantiate all professional opinions.*
33. Upload Additional Documentation (optional)
37. Design Professional Requesting Review
39. Today's Date*
    Today's Date
41. First & Last Name*
42. Company*
44. Email Address*
45. Contact Phone Number*
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47. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
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