Chapter 14.40
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections
14.40.020 Administrative jurisdiction
14.40.010 Composition
(a) The building code board of appeals shall consist of five members, four of whom shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. One member shall be selected from the community at large. Each of the five members shall be appointed by the mayor and ratified by the council.
(b) The building official shall be an ex officio member of the board.
(c) All appointees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(d) The members of the board shall be appointed for staggered three-year terms.
(e) Three members of the board of appeals shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. For any affirmative action on quasi-judicial matters by the board of appeals, there must be a concurring vote of three members. [Ord. 650, 1982]
14.40.020 Administrative jurisdiction
(a) The duties of the board shall be as stated in the adopted building codes including the building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes.
(b) The building code board of appeals by resolution may adopt rules consistent with this title to implement, interpret, or make specific its provisions. Copies of all rules adopted under this subsection shall be available to the public in the offices of the building official and the city clerk.
(c) The board shall hear and decide appeals from the actions of administrative officials relating to building regulations under this title. The board may determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this title.
(d) The board shall also recommend such amendments to this title as may be deemed necessary.
(e) The board of appeals is the final appellate board of the city for matters heard by it. [Ord. 1195a §14, 2005; Ord. 740, 1984; Ord. 650, 1982]