[Code 1975, § 2-203; Code 1992, § 2-301; 4-28-2003 by Ord. No. 1205]
In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the building codes, there shall be and is hereby created a Construction Board of Appeals consisting of five members who are qualified by experience and training as follows: one master electrician, one master mechanical contractor, one master plumber, and two licensed tradesmen from the construction field such as a licensed architect, a licensed engineer or a licensed general contractor, to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Chief Inspector shall act as secretary of the Board.
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Editor's Note: See MCLA § 125.1514.
[Code 1975, § 2-204; Code 1992, § 2-302; 4-28-2003 by Ord. No. 1205]
The members of the Construction Board of Appeals created by this division shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office for three-year terms or until their successors are appointed. Two members of the first Construction Board of Appeals shall be appointed for one two-year term with successive appointments being three-year terms.
[Code 1975, § 2-205; Code 1992, § 2-303; 4-28-2003 by Ord. No. 1205]
The Board created by this division shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Chief Inspector, with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.