InterLinc: Mayor's Dept: Advisory Boards: Building & Safety Committees

Building Code Board of Appeals
This Board hears and determines appeals regarding the suitability of construction materials and methods. It hears requests for variances on the application of the code on historic buildings.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7521
Number of Members: 5
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: As needed
Usual Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of February, May, August, November
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Registered engineers, registered architect, residential contractor, and general building contractor must be members of the Board.
Code Study Committee
This is a working group which studies proposed changes to the City Code regarding Building and Safety issues including: Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and the Uniform Fire Code. The committee reviews and approves proposals of various construction code task forces prior to City Council action. A study of proposed changes for each of the codes is conducted every three years.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7521
Number of Members: Varies
Frequency of Meeting: In response to recommendations forwarded by subcommittees Subcommittees: Building Code Task Force, Electrical Code Task Force, Mechanical Code Task Force, Plumbing Code Task Force, Uniform Fire Code Task Force
- Building Code Task Force
- Electrical Code Task Force
- Mechanical Code Task Force
- Plumbing Code Task Force
- Uniform Fire Code Task Force
  Special Requirements: Appointed once every 3 years to review codes and make changes when necessary.
Dangerous Building Code Board of Appeals
Pursuant to LMC 20.04.030(205), this board provides the final interpretation of the Dangerous Building Code through the appeal process.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7785
Number of Members: 3
Members Required for a Quorum: 2
Length of Term: 3 years
Frequency of Meeting: As Needed
Term Limit: None
Meeting Date: As required by receipt of appeals
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Cannot be a city employee.
Electrical Advisory Appeals & Examining Board
This board provides advice on the suitability of new or alternate materials and methods of installation and reasonable interpretation of the code. It makes recommendations to the Mayor at his/her request. It adopts rules and regulations for conducting investigations, determines minimum qualifications for applicants, and develops examinations for registrations.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7528
Number of Members: 4
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly
Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of February, May, August and November
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Two members are professional registered engineers and two are registered Master Electricians who must be Lincoln residents.
Examining Board of Plumbers
Developing rules and regulations for the examination of applicants for registration is this board's responsibility. The board determines minimum qualifications required for taking an examination.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7525
Number of Members: 4
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly
Meeting Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of February, May, August and November
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Two members must be registered Master Plumbers and one must be a professional registered mechanical engineer.
Fire Sprinkler & Chemical Examining Board
This board examines the qualifications of applicants desiring to be registered as fire suppression contractors or journeymen.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7791
Number of Members: 6
Members Required for a Quorum: 4
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of February, May, August and November
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Members include a sprinkler system contractor, chemical system contractor and a registered mechanical engineer.
Gas Piping Exam Board
This board adopts rules and regulations for the examination of applicants to be registered as master or journeyman gas fitters.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7521
Number of Members: 6
Members Required for a Quorum: 4
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Meeting Time: Varies
Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly (following examinations)
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Members must include City of Lincoln Chief Plumbing Inspector, two master gas fitters, one natural gas supplier, one propane gas industry representative, and one registered mechanical engineer.
Heating, Ventilating & Cooling Advisory and Appeals Board
This board determines the suitability of alternate materials, methods of installation and provides reasonable interpretation of the heating, ventilating and cooling codes.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7508
Number of Members: 5
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 Years
Frequency of Meeting: When appeals are received
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Members of the Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Examiners Board, and two members qualified by experience and training.
Heating, Ventilating & Cooling Examiners Board
The rules and regulations for applicant qualifications are adopted by this board. It also develops and grades applicants' exams.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7508
Number of Members: 3
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term LImit: None
Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly, if needed
Meeting Date: Annual meeting in January
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Two registered heating-cooling contractors and one professional mechanical engineer.
Housing Advisory & Appeals Board
Charged by Sections 5.51.050 and 21.14.090 of the Lincoln Municipal Code, this board hears appeals regarding revocation of apartment licenses and violation of the Minimum Housing Code. It also reviews the housing code for possible changes, which are then recommended to the Mayor and City Council.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7785
Number of Members: 7
Members Required for a Quorum: 4
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: As Needed
Meeting Time: 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Date: Thursdays, in February, May, August and November.
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Must be a resident of Lincoln.
Plumbing Code Boards of Appeals
This board determines the suitability of alternate materials and types of plumbing installations. It reviews the interpretation of the code by the Administration.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7521
Number of Members: 5
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 5 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: Whenever appeal is received.

Special Requirements: Two members are registered Master Plumbers, other members have experience and training related to plumbing.
International Fire Code Board of Appeals
This board determines the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction. It also provides for reasonable interpretations of Uniform Fire Code provisions.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7791
Number of Members: 5
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limits:None
Frequency of Meeting: As Needed
Meeting Location: Building & Safety Conference Room, 555 S. 10^th Street

Special Requirements: Members must be qualified by experience and training.
Water Conditioning Board of Examiners
This board adopts rules and regulations for the examination of applicants to be registered as water conditioning contractors or installers.

Agency: Building & Safety
For More Information: 441-7521
Number of Members: 5
Members Required for a Quorum: 3
Length of Term: 3 years
Term Limit: None
Frequency of Meeting: As Needed
Meeting Date: January

Special Requirements: One water conditioning contractor and the members of the examining board of plumbers.

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