There is hereby established a Building Code Advisory Board set out as follows:
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD
The purpose of the Building Code Advisory Board is to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction.
Purpose. Whereas, there may arise a design or material that may not meet the exact criteria of the Building Code, especially in the areas of Energy Related projects, this Board shall examine the data available, and/or may require any additional data, to determine that the proposed material or method is at least equivalent of the purpose as set forth in the Building Codes. The Board may not waive any requirements of the Building Codes, but only approve in lieu of/alternate methods of materials.
Member. The Building Code Advisory Board members will be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. They shall be persons who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board shall consist of seven members. The chief building official shall be an ex officio member and will act as secretary of the Board. One city council member shall also act as an ex officio member. At least four members of the Board must be present to constitute a quorum and be able to act.
Chairman/Officers; Length of Service. A chairman and vice chairman will be selected from among the seven members and each will serve a two-year term. The seven members will serve two-year terms, alternating four and three on a yearly basis.
Request Procedure. The request process for the Board shall be as follows:
A. If an applicant shall be denied a building permit or shall receive disapproval from the chief building official, the applicant may file a request on the forms furnished by the Chief Building Official, together with a request procedure fee in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule, stating in full detail what the product or project is, the use, sections of the Code that cannot be fully complied with, what the alternative material or method will be, and sufficient evidence supporting the request. This shall be filed with the chief building official who shall then notify the officers of the Board, who shall set a time of meeting, and the meeting shall be within ten (10) days of the date of application.
B. The meeting of the Building Code Advisory Board shall be presided over by the chairman.
C. The Board shall hear all evidence by the party requesting consideration and a presentation by the chief building official.
D. After hearing all evidence presented, the Board shall determine whether the proposed alternate method of material is equivalent with the interest and safety of the Code, or may recommend changes to their satisfaction.
E. An order approving such a request shall require a "Yes" vote of four of the Board members.
F. The Board shall render all decisions in writing to the applicant and the chief building official within a reasonable period of time.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 03-31-2005) (Amended by Ordinance No. 9044, effective 06-7-2006)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 9958 on 12/20/2023