Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2019 09 19

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Rule Charter ("Code of Ethics"). For purposes of application of such Code of Ethics only, the Board shall be considered a "public body" and a member of the Board shall be considered a "public body member." Section 3. Amendment of Bylaws. The Bylaws of the Board may be amended only upon a majority vote of the members of the Board. Section 4. Conflict of Law. Where any conflict exists between any provision of these Bylaws and the Louisville Home Rule Charter or City ordinances, such ordinances or statutes shall control over the provisions of these Bylaws and these Bylaws shall be deemed to have been amended to conform to such ordinances and statutes. ARTICLE VII Appeals Section 1. Jurisdiction. The Board's jurisdiction shall apply to all building codes, and amendments thereto, as adopted by reference in Title 15 of the Louisville Municipal Code. Section 2. Appeals. A. Appeals to the Board may be made by any person, officer, department, board, firm, or corporation aggrieved by a final decision of the Building Official regarding the following matters: f. The suitability of alternate methods of construction which the appellant alleges to be the equivalent of that prescribed in the applicable codes In terms of suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire restiveness, durability, safety, or sanitation; il. The technical application and interpretation of the building codes adopted by reference within Title 15 of the Louisville Municipal Code, including alleged errors in the interpretation of a code, allegations that certain provisions of a code are being imposed which do not apply to the project, and allegations that a wrongful requirement in a building matter that is not specifically addressed in the code is being imposed. B. The Board shall not have the authority to interpret any administrative provisions of a code, or to waive requirements of any such code, nor shall the Board have the authority to recommend decreasing public safety or fire -resistive standards set forth In any code. Section 3. Applications for Appeal. A. Appeals of a final decision of the Building Official to the Board shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board within thirty (30) days after the date of the final order, decision, or determination causing the appeal. Applications for an appeal hearing 8'