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Mayor previews reappointments to International Fire Code Board of Appeals; board has not previously convened
Summary
The International Fire Code Board of Appeals reappointments were announced at a pre-council meeting. Staff named five members and said the board is required by state fire code and has not met previously.
City staff announced plans to reappoint five members to the International Fire Code Board of Appeals and said those reappointments will be considered on Jan. 28.
Staff named the five proposed members as Andrew Jackson, Cicero Bevel, William Mills, Paul Rollins Jr. and Chandler Overcash and said the board is established by the state fire code to hear appeals of fire marshal decisions. Staff added that the board has never met since its creation.
Why it matters: The board is the formal avenue for appeals of fire marshal determinations, including capacity ratings and other safety decisions set by the fire marshal under the state fire code. Reappointing members ensures the municipality has the statutorily required panel available should an appeal be filed.
During the preview, a council member asked how long some members have served; staff said some have served “since the board was started.” Staff also confirmed the volunteers are unpaid. Staff said the city will present the reappointments on Jan. 28 for formal action.
Ending: The mayor noted the city’s interim fire chief will appear on the mayor’s TV show the following day and staff closed the reappointment preview after confirming the Jan. 28 agenda placement.
