(a) The Town of Winfield Board of Appeals shall consist of five members, with up to three alternates, who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction. They may include, but are not limited to, a WV Registered Professional, Architect or Engineer, or a WV Licensed General Building, Residential, Electrical, Piping, Plumbing, Mechanical or Fire Protection Contractor, with at least 10 years experience, five of which shall be in responsible charge of work. Three members being present shall constitute a quorum at any appeal hearing.
The Town of Winfield Building Code Appeal Board shall consist of the five members detailed above and shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Town Council and shall be appointed as follows: One for five (5) years, one for four (4) years, one for three (3) years, one for two (2) years, and one for one (1) year. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for five (5) years or until a successor is appointed.
The Mayor shall nominate and the Town Council shall confirm two (2) alternate members who shall be called to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternates shall possess the same qualifications as members and shall serve five year terms or until a successor is appointed.
(b) Time of Appeal. The Town of Winfield Building Code Appeals Board shall render a decision within 30 days from receipt of the appeal.
(c) The Town of Winfield Building Code Appeals Board shall serve as the appeal board for each of the national codes adopted herein and shall serve as a single appeals board for the entire Building Code and the Town of Winfield Floodplain Ordinance.
(Ord. 2007-08-5. Passed 6-10-08.)