The Construction Appeals Board hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of adopted codes.
This board was created from these original City boards:
• Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals
• Electrical Board of Examination, Review, Adjustments & Appeals
• Mechanical/Gas Board of Examination, Review, Adjustments & Appeals
• Plumbing Board of Examination, Review, Adjustments & Appeals
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS
There are 9 members of this board, all appointed by the Mayor of Knoxville. The 9 members of this board include a consumer representative, a Fire Prevention representative, a state registered Architect, a state licensed General Contractor, a state licensed Mechanical Engineer, a licensed class 1 Gas/Mechanical Contractor, a Licensed Class 1 Master Plumber, a state licensed Electrical Engineer, and a licensed Electrical Contractor. Members serve a 5 year term and are limited to 2 consecutive terms, then a 1 year break.
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
The board meets on the third Friday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Small Assembly room of the City-County Building unless otherwise posted. Check the
City's Calendar to confirm location.