(A) General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of building codes as adopted by the city (as set forth in this chapter), there shall be and is hereby created a Building Code Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board, but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
(B) Limiting authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the building codes nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of the building codes.
(Prior Code, § 8.600)