2026-011 - Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards,” of the Code of Ordinances; repealing the adoption of the 2021 International Building Code

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equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application for appeal shall state how the building official's or fire code official's order, decision or determination should be modified or reversed. The building board of appeals shall hear the appeal and render a decision within fifteen (15) days from receipt of a completed application, which shall be final with respect to the matter presented in the appeal. Such decision shall be filed with the city clerk and a copy shall be mailed or delivered to the appellant. (d) Qualifications of members. The regular five (5) member board shall be as follows: (1) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed master electrician with at least five (5) years of experience in the electrical trade. (2) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed master plumber with at least five (5) years of experience in the plumbing trade. (3) One (1) member shall be an engineer, architect or design professional in the city with five (5) years of experience. (4) One (1) member shall be a general contractor in the city with at least five (5) years of experience as a general contractor. (5) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed mechanical contractor with at least five (5) years of experience in the mechanical trade. (6) The alternate members shall qualify for one (1) or more of the positions above, but only serve temporarily in the absence of any regular member. (7) Appointment and term of members; compensation. The board members are appointed by the city council for three-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. They shall serve without compensation. The city council shall appoint the membership of the building board of appeals on or prior to the effective date of this section. Of the initial members appointed to the board, two (2) regular members and one (1) alternate member shall be appointed for three (3) year terms, two (2) regular members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms and one (1) regular member and one alternate member shall be appointed to a one (1) year term. (e) Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by the city council for unexpired terms. Newly appointed members shall be installed at the first regular board meeting after their appointment. (f) Meetings. Board meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman, the building official or fire code official, or at such other times as the board may determine. All meetings are open to the public. The board shall keep minutes of its meetings and all records are open to the public. The board shall establish such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate and appoint a chairman from among its members.