[Adopted as Title 2, Ch. 2.32, of the 1986 Code]
A.
There is established in the City a committee to be known as the "Building
Standards Committee."
B.
The Committee shall be composed of seven members, one of whom shall
be the Building Commissioner or in his absence the Deputy Building
Commissioner; one a registered architect; one a registered professional
engineer (structural); one a registered professional engineer (mechanical);
one whose principal occupation is the construction of buildings other
than homes; one whose principal occupation is the construction of
homes; and one whose principal occupation is a building craftsman.
C.
Each of the members, other than the Building Commissioner and the
Deputy Building Commissioner, shall have had at least 10 years' experience
in his respective occupation.
A.
Each of the members, other than the Building Commissioner and the
Deputy Commissioner, shall be appointed by the Mayor.
B.
Such members of the Building Standards Committee as are first appointed
under this article shall be appointed for terms of one year, two years,
three years, four years, five years, and six years respectively. Annually
thereafter, the Mayor shall appoint one such member for a term of
six years.
C.
Each member appointed shall hold office during his term unless sooner
removed for cause by the Mayor and until his successor is appointed.
D.
Upon the vacancy of a member so appointed, the Mayor shall, within
one month thereafter, make another appointment.
E.
Members of the Building Standards Committee shall meet annually and
elect one of their members as Chairman and such other officers as
they may deem necessary.
The Building Standards Committee shall have the right, power
and duty to:
A.
Ascertain, study and investigate current developments in building
materials and in methods of construction and in the equipment of buildings.
B.
Make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council with respect to
amendments to the Building Code necessary to conform with current
methods and practices.
C.
Advise and assist the Building Commissioner in all such matters when
called upon by such Building Commissioner.
D.
In general, do all things necessary and proper to make the Building
Code efficient and effective under modern building methods and practices.
