R23-12-6. Initial Actions for Decisions Prior to Construction

  (1) If the issue being appealed arises prior to its construction, the architect, engineer or contractor, as the case may be, shall submit a written request for interpretation to the Building Official which shall include:

  (a) the basis for the requestor's interpretation of the code, and

  (b) other decisions related to the application of the code that have an impact on the interpretation in question.

  (2) Within 21 days of receipt of the written request, the Building Official shall provide a written decision. If the Building Official does not agree with the requested interpretation, the decision shall include the basis for the Building Official's interpretation of the code.