Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2024 03 20

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Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes 5.18.23 Page 3 of 8 (i) Hearing and deciding appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by building officials relative to the application of the building code; (ii) Hearing and deciding licensee or registration suspensions or revocations relative to violations of the building code, refusal to obey orders issued under the code, or neglecting to pay any fee assessed under the building code; and (iii) Advising City Council on matters related to the building code as requested. " The Board discussed the quasi-judicial hearings that the BCBOA has heard in the past and the decisions that were made from those hearings. Berry re -iterated that 99.9% of BCBOA time is spent on building code adoption and changes. Berry suggested changing the title of the Board to emphasize what they do for the majority of their meeting time. Burgener added that it could stress more of the advisory piece, as an advisory board to City Council. Berry explained that the building official receives a packet for the BCBOA to comment on and it is introduced at the next meeting of the BCBOA. Berry didn't recommend changing the role of the board. Mason asked if that part of the decision should include what the board recommends in their decision. Berry explained that the BCBOA board cannot force City Council to use their recommendation. Burgener explained that the director of Community Development, Rob Zuccarc supported the idea that the BCBOA could offer more advice and explanation on building code adoption and changes. Dino explained that the board should be consulted for their expert opinion on building code decisions. Berry interjected that Council person Dickenson did not know that the current year of the code is the year that the code should be adopted by a building dept. Board Member Peter Geise joined the meeting. Berry caught up Geise on what has already been discussed, specifically regarding the role of the BCBOA board and that Rob Zuccaro was under the impression that the BCBOA was not an advisory board, however, it is stated in the bylaws that they do have an advisory role as requested by City Council. 5