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Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any existing building without requiring the building to comply with all the requirements of the latest edition of the mandatory International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code and all other related mandatory codes as adopted and amended by the South Carolina Building Codes Council provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of the aforementioned mandatory building codes within this section for new construction. The Building Inspector shall determine, subject to appeal to the Board of Governors the extent, if any, to which the existing building shall be made to conform to the requirements of the aforementioned mandatory building codes within this section for new construction.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Building Inspector may approve one (1) or more extensions of time as he may determine to be reasonable to complete the required repair or demolition. Such requests for extensions shall be made in writing stating the reasons therefore. If the extensions of time, in total, exceed one hundred twenty (120) days, they must also be approved by the Board of Governors which may act without further public hearing.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
No person shall obstruct or interfere with the implementation of any action required by the final notice of the Building Inspector or the Board of Governors. Any person found interfering or obstructing such actions shall be prosecuted to the extent provided for by law.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Board of Governors is hereby established for the express purpose of providing for the final interpretation of provisions of this code and any complaints or grievances against the permitting process, fee schedules, testing and items requiring a permit pursuant to § 5-1-9. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members who are not employees of the city and shall be appointed by the City Council for staggered terms of four (4) years each. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointment. Members of the Board of Governors may be removed by City Council for cause.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Board shall elect a Chairperson from its membership for a term of one (1) year. The Board shall appoint a secretary who may also be an officer of the city approved by the City Administrator or a member of the Board. Other officers may be elected by the Board as provided by its rules of procedure.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairperson or at such times as the Board may determine. The Chairperson may administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses by subpoena. The Board shall keep minutes of its meetings, showing the vote of each member on each question, or if absent or failing to vote by reason of conflict, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions filed in the office of the secretary of the Board.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
Any person entitled to service in accordance with the provisions of this code may appeal any action of the Building Inspector under this code to the Board of Governors. Such appeal must be filed in writing with the Code Enforcement Director within thirty (30) days from the date of service and must contain at least the following information:
(A) Identification of the building or structure concerned by street address or legal description.
(B) A statement identifying the legal interest of each appellant.
(C) A statement identifying the specific order or section being appealed.
(D) A statement detailing the issues on which the appellant desires to be heard.
(E) The legal signature of all appellants and their official mailing address.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
Upon receipt of an appeal, the Board of Governors shall as soon as practicable fix a date, time and location for the hearing of the appeal. The hearing date shall be not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date the appeal was filed with the Building Inspector. Written notice of time and location of the hearing shall be delivered personally or mailed to each appellant at the address on the appeal by certified mail, postage prepaid and receipt requested.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
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