Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals is created in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the adopted codes. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the adopted codes, nor shall the Board of Appeals be empowered to waive requirements of the adopted codes.  This Board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant who is appealing an order of the Building Official and a copy to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Building Code Board of Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members. The membership shall include representatives who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, mechanical construction, electrical installations, plumbing systems and abatement of dangerous buildings. Meetings shall be held when there is business to conduct. The term of office shall be for three (3) years.