(A) General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Fire Marshal, relative to the application and interpretation of Fire Codes as adopted by the city (as set forth in §§ 153.01 through 153.07), there shall be and is hereby created a Fire Code Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and fire safety concerns, and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Fire Marshal 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 Fire Chief.
(B) Limiting of authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the Fire Codes nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of the Fire Codes.
(Prior Code, § 5.640) (Ord. 1999-09, passed 8-9-1999; Ord. 2004-06, passed 9-27-2004)