Building and Fire Code Appeals Board

The Building and Fire Code Appeals Board shall consist of five qualified members appointed by Council for two-year terms. The Board has the power to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or Fire Official relative to the application and interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Energy Code, International Gas Code, International Fire Code, International Electrical Code, International Property Maintenance Code and National Electrical Code. This board will meet as needed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is recommended that the Board shall consist of individual’s from the following professions/disciplines and all members shall be a qualified voter of the city:

• Registered design professional with architectural experience or a builder or superintendent of building construction.
• Registered design professional with structural engineering experience or a builder or superintendent of building construction.
• Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience or a mechanical/plumbing contractor.
• Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience or an electrical contractor.
• Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience or a fire protection contractor or state Fire Commission certified fire personnel.