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emo � Date: 2/24/2003 To: File 180 Big Island From: Lyle Oman RE: Foam panel foundation After due consiteration I have decided to approve the use of unlisted foam insulated panels for the foundation of a proposed cabin at 180 Big Island. Factors that were involved with this decision are listed below. Uniform Building Code section 104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction. states "The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official. The building official may approve any such alternate, providing the building official finds that proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation". The panels proposed have an National Evaluation Report that approves their use in above grade installations. The company also makes panels for below grade applications that have not been tested. However the individual component of the panels have been tested for below grade use. An engineer has approved the plans for.this site. A list of jurisdictions in Minnesota that have approved the panels was provided and contact was made with several of the cities. No negative comments were relayed. (See attached documentation). Two individuals at the state building code division encourage me to accept the panels with engineering. They were Doug Nord in investigation and Duane DeLonais in Manufactured housing. Both have had experience with foam panel construction. 2/24/2003