§ 14.33.040. Scope of authority.

A.

The board of appeals has authority to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations by the building official or fire code official relating to the application and interpretation of substantive provisions of the IBC, IRC, IEBC, IECC-R and IECC-C, Chapter 14.38 TCC, IMC, IFGC, UPC and IFC. Except for those provisions authorizing the use of alternate materials and methods of construction, the board of appeals does not have authority over appeals relating to the application or interpretation of:

1.

IEBC, IBC and IRC Chapter 1;

2.

IFC Chapter 1;

3.

IMC Chapter 1;

4.

UPC Chapter 1;

5.

IFGC Chapter 1;

6.

Any provisions of the IBC or IRC which regulate construction in flood hazard areas;

7.

IECC-R and IECC-C.

In addition, the board of appeals does not have authority to waive any requirement of the IEBC, IECC-R and IECC-C, IBC, IRC, IFC, IMC, IFGC or UPC.

B.

If an appeal is filed which may affect the validity of an abatement or demolition order issued by the county, such order shall be stayed pending the decision of the board of appeals on such appeal. However, such order shall not be stayed if, in the opinion of the building official or fire code official, as appropriate, it is necessary to protect the public health or safety.

(Ord. No. 14388, § 1(Attach. 1), 8-3-2010; Ord. No. 14906, § 1(Att. A), 6-25-2013; Ord. No. 15648 , § 1(Att. A, § I), 8-7-2018)