There is established a Construction Code Board of Appeals appointed
by the Board of Commissioners consisting of three members and one alternate.
The term of office shall be for three years, except for those first appointed,
shall be staggered so that the term of office of at least one member shall
expire each year. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired
portion of the term.
The Construction Code Board of Appeals shall have jurisdiction as permitted
by the applicable sections of the Uniform Construction Code, the regulations as promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department
of Labor and Industry, and the provisions of the International Building Codes.
The composition of the Construction Code Board of Appeals is as follows:
A. A member of the Board of Appeals shall be qualified by
training and experience to pass on matters pertaining to building construction.
Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer,
experience in the construction industry, and training or experience as an
inspector or plan reviewer.
B. Members of the Board of Commissioners and Township Code
Officials may not serve on the Board of Appeals.
C. Members of the Board of Appeals shall reside within the
Township, except that the Township may fill a position on the Board of Appeals
with a qualified person who resides outside the Township when it cannot find
a person within the Township who satisfies the requirements of this section.
The Rules of Procedure and Operation of the Construction Code Appeal
Board, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and approved.