The following modifications and amendments to the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) are hereby adopted:
(A) IBC Modification. Whenever the International Building Code refers to the "code official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the municipal governing body to administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code.
(B) (1) Amend Section 101.1 "Title" by adding the term "The Town of Collierville" in the parenthetic phrase so when amended it reads as follows:
101.0 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the Town of Collierville, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) Delete Sections 113.1 "General". 113.2 "Limitations on authority" and 113.3 "Qualifications" in their entirety and replace with the following:
113.1 Board establishment. There is hereby established a board to be called the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The purpose of the Board is: 1) to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official and/or the Fire Code Official regarding the application and interpretation of the various provisions of the building construction and fire codes adopted by the Town of Collierville; 2) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Alderman regarding the adoption and amendments to building, construction and fire codes; and 3) to provide recommendations to the Building Official regarding the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members and shall be appointed by the Board of Mayor and Alderman.
113.2 Membership. The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members. Such board members shall be composed of individuals with knowledge and expertise in the technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building industry representatives.
113.3 Election of officers. The Board shall annually select, from its members, a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
113.4 Conflict of interest. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has any personal, professional or financial interest.
113.5 Terms. The term of office of the board members shall be one year.
(Ord. 2020-06, passed 9-14-20)