Residential Building Inspector B1General Administration, Legal, and EnforcementEasy
A residential building inspector issues a notice of violation to a homeowner for an unpermitted addition. The homeowner appeals the decision, arguing that the addition was a 'minor repair' not requiring a permit. Which entity is responsible for hearing and ruling on such an appeal of the building official's decision?
- ACity Council
- BLocal Planning Commission
- CBoard of Appeals
- DDistrict Court
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals is specifically established to hear and rule on appeals of decisions made by the building official, including interpretations of the code and determinations regarding permit requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The City Council is the legislative body and does not typically handle individual code enforcement appeals.
- B. The Planning Commission deals with zoning, land use, and development plans, not appeals of building official decisions.
- D. District Courts are part of the judicial system and would only be involved after administrative appeals processes have been exhausted.
Board of Appeals Function
The Board of Appeals is an administrative body established to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code.
- Hears appeals of building official decisions.
- Interprets code application.
- Provides administrative review before legal action.
Memory trick: Appeal to the 'Board' for a 'Better' decision.