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Building Code Advisory Board


 

AUTHORITY: House Bill 3890, Chapter 74-565, Special Acts, Laws of Florida; amended by Chapter 75-467 and 77-623.

APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS AND REMOVAL: The Advisory Board shall have sixteen (16) members composed of seven (7) district building officials, seven (7) members appointed from nominees submitted by the Construction Industry Management Council of Palm Beach County, one (1) member who shall be a registered architect appointed from nominees submitted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and one (1) member who shall be a professional engineer appointed from nominees submitted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society. Four (4) members to serve a term of three (3) years, four (4) members to serve for a term of two (2) years, and four (4) members to serve for a term of (1) year. Thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed.

MEETINGS: Meetings are open to the public and shall take place monthly at 2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach.

FUNCTIONS: To review and make recommendation to the BCC and local governments on building related codes and standards (check with your local Building Department for specific local requirements). The mission of the Board is to promote uniformity in the area of building regulations and inspection techniques that authorizes the BCC to adopt the recommendations of the Advisory Board for all of Palm Beach County.

 
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