Glossary / authority having jurisdiction

authority having jurisdiction

The building official or other officer who interprets adopted code and issues the permit. FireApproved is not the AHJ.

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Also called: AHJ, building official.

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Where this term is used

102 guides use this term.

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• ASTM E119 versus a WUI wall test
• Bird blocks, boxed soffit, or unvented attic
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