CHAPTER 1434: BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS

Section

1434.01 Establishment

1434.02 Powers

1434.03 Meetings and records

1434.04 Procedure

1434.05 Appeals and hearings

1434.06 Time, fee and notice of appeal

1434.07 Action on appeals, hearings and reviews

1434.08 Decisions

1434.09 Variations and modifications

1434.10 Compliance by Building Inspector with decision of Board

§ 1434.01 ESTABLISHMENT.

   There is hereby established a Board of Building Code Appeals (commercial property), which Board shall consist of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals (residential property).

(Ord. 1233, passed 11-24-1958)

§ 1434.02 POWERS.

   The Board of Building Code Appeals shall have the power, subject to the limitations and in the manner set forth in this Building Code, to:

   (a)   Affirm or reverse, in whole or in part, or modify, any decision of the Building Inspector interpreting this Building Code;

   (b)   Vary the application of any provision of this Building Code to any particular case, when, in its opinion, enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and the purpose of this Building Code or the public interest;

   (c)   Determine if any material or method of construction may be used, even though not specifically authorized by this Building Code, and specify the manner in which such material or method shall be used;

   (d)   Determine any requirement for the strength or stability of an existing or proposed building or structure, or for the safety or health of the occupants thereof, not specifically covered by this Building Code, or not readily interpretable from this Building Code;

   (e)   Determine whether or not any proposed rule of the Building Inspector supplements or aids in the interpretation of the requirements of this Building Code and is consistent therewith, and affirm, amend, modify or nullify any such proposed rule;

   (f)   Establish rules, regulations, conditions and qualifications for the registration, licensing or certification of qualification of any person performing work or providing services under this Building Code; and

   (g)   Report and recommend to Council any amendment, deletion or addition to this Building Code.

(Ord. 1233, passed 11-24-1958)

§ 1434.03 MEETINGS AND RECORDS.

   Meetings of the Board of Building Code Appeals shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Board may determine. All hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its examinations and other official actions. Such minutes and records shall be public records.

(Ord. 1233, passed 11-24-1958)