Membership & Qualifications of the Board

Requirements of the Board

Membership

The board of appeals shall consist of persons appointed by the chief appointing authority as follows:

  • One for five years
  • One for four years
  • One for three years
  • One for two years
  • One for one year
  • Thereafter, each new member shall serve for five years or until a successor has been appointed
  • Two alternate members who shall be called by the board chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall posses the qualifications required for board membership, and shall be appointed for five years, or until a successor has been appointed

Qualifications

The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the following professions or disciplines:

  • A registered design professional with architectural experience, or a builder, or superintendent of building construction with at least 10 years of experience, five of which shall have been in a responsible charge of work.
  • A registered design professional with electrical engineering experience, or an electrical contractor with at least 10 years of experience, five of which shall have been in a responsible charge of work.
  • A registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience, or a mechanical contractor with at least 10 years of experience, five of which shall have been in a responsible charge of work.
  • A registered design professional with structural engineering experience.