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Board of Appeals
2012 International Building Code Section 113
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 code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority
(County Commission) and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.
Limitations on Authority – an application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or any equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
Qualifications – The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
Board Members
Joseph Meshotto (chairman)-09/2019
Justin Harney -09/2017
Kay Jernigan-09/2018
Glen Taylor-09/2019
Jim Atwater-09/2018
Forms:
Application for Membership Appointment
Construction Appeals Application
Meeting Notes:
Agenda from meeting on 03/14/17
Minutes from meeting on 03/14/17