Tacoma: Two Positions Available on the Board of Building Appeals
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~ TACOMA, Wash. - The City of Tacoma is currently seeking applicants for two open positions on the Board of Building Appeals. This quasi-judicial board is responsible for reviewing and providing recommendations to the City Council on proposed changes to the city's building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, dangerous building, minimum housing, and energy codes.

The Board of Building Appeals is comprised of seven members who are recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and appointed by the City Council. These members play a crucial role in ensuring that the city's building codes are up-to-date and in compliance with safety standards.

In addition to reviewing proposed changes to building codes, members of the Board of Building Appeals also hold hearings and make decisions on appeals related to orders or determinations made by the Building Official or Fire Chief. This includes appeals regarding the application and interpretation of building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and energy codes. The board also hears appeals related to orders or decisions made by the Hearing Officer for dangerous building or minimum housing codes.

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Applicants for these positions should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related to building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and/or energy codes. The City of Tacoma is committed to promoting diversity within its committees, boards, and commissions. As such, individuals from BIPOC communities (Black Indigenous People of Color), LGBTQ+ individuals (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer), individuals with disabilities, seniors, immigrants, and refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.

Those who are appointed to these positions will be required to complete training on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act within 90 days of their appointment. This training will be provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

Interested applicants can find more information about the Board of Building Appeals on the city's website. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled and can be submitted through an online form on the City Clerk's Office website. For any questions or requests for alternative application formats, applicants can contact Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk's Office.

The City of Tacoma is dedicated to creating an equitable and anti-racist organization, and the Board of Building Appeals plays a crucial role in upholding this commitment. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply and help shape the future of building codes in Tacoma.

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