The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals created by Article VII, Section 1 shall have, in addition to the duties given to it by the Charter, the powers as granted to it by this Building Code to be exercised in the manner herein set forth. "Board," when used in this Code, means the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals. The jurisdiction of the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals shall not include matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Ohio Board of Building Standards. The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the power to:
(a) Affirm or reverse, in whole or in part, or modify, any decision of the Building Commissioner interpreting the provisions of this Building Code;
(b) Vary the application of any provision of this Building Code to any particular case, when in its opinion, enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice, would be contrary to the spirit and the purpose of this Building Code or the public interest;
(c) Determine if any material or method of construction may be used, even though not specifically authorized by this Building Code, and specify the manner in which such materials and methods shall be used;
(d) Determine any requirement for the strength or stability of an existing or proposed building or structure, or for the safety or health of the occupants thereof, not specifically covered by this Building Code, or not readily interpretable from the provisions of this Building Code;
(e) Determine whether any proposed rule of the Building Commissioner supplements or aids in the interpretation of the requirements of this Building Code and is consistent therewith, and to affirm, amend, modify or nullify any such proposed rule;
(f) Establish rules and regulations, conditions and qualifications for the registration, licensing or certification of qualification of any person performing work or providing services under this Building Code;
(g) Report and recommend to Council any amendment, deletion or addition to the Building Code.
(Ord. 2015-77. Passed 11-4-15.)
(Ord. 2015-77. Passed 11-4-15.)