HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-19 City Commission Packet Materials - C2. Approve the Fire Code Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Fire Code Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure
MEETING DATE: June 10, 2019
MEETING TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDEDATION: Approve the Fire Code Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure dated April 1, 2019
BACKGROUND: The Fire Code Board of Appeals (authorized by Section 108 of the
International Fire Code) was established under Bozeman City Ordinance 1444, passed, adopted
and approved by the City Commission on August 18, 1997. The Board is authorized to “hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the International Fire Code” (Sec 108 Fire Code) and to
“determine the suitability of alternative materials and types of construction……and to provide
reasonable interpretation of the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Bozeman”
(Ord. 1444) The Bozeman Municipal Code provides for the adoption of specified codes. The Bozeman City
Commission established by Ordinance No. 1444 the Fire Code Board of Appeals in accordance
with Section 108 of the International Fire Code and further mandating that the Fire Code Board
of Appeals conduct business in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board and approved by the City Commission.
At the Board’s first annual business meeting on April 1, 2019 the Board reviewed and discussed
the Fire Code Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure which resulted in an established set of rules.
The rules were adopted with a unanimous vote of the Board members present. The Bozeman City Commission needs to approve the Board’s Rules of Procedure pursuant to 2.02.160.D, BMC. Please see the attached Summary and Rules of Procedure.
The Board of Appeals shall consist of five members, appointed by the City Commission, who are
qualified by experience and training to pass upon pertinent matters. The Fire Chief, or his
designee, shall be an ex officio member and shall act as Secretary of the Board. Appointments
are for a period of three years. This Board meets as needed.
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Attachments: Signed Fire Code Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure
Fire Code Board of Appeals April 1, 2019 Draft Meeting Minutes
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