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0 0 1315.04 BUILDING CODE 16H 1315.04 POWERS AND DUTIES. The Board of Building Code Appeals, subject to the authority conveyed by Article VII,. Section 1 of the Charter, shall have the power to: (a) Affirm or reverse, in whole ar in part, or, modify, any decision of the Building Commissioner interpreting the provisions of this Paxt Thirteen - Building Code; (b) Vary the application of any provision of this Building Code to any particular case, when in its opinion, enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice, would be contrary to the spirit and the purpose of this Building Code or the public interest; (c) Determine if any material or method of construction may be used, even though not specifically authorized by this Building Code, and specify the manner in which such materials and methods shall be used; (d). Determine any requirement for the strength or sta.bility of an existing or proposed building or structure, or for the safety or health of the occupants thereof, not specifically covered by this Building Code, or not readily interpreta.ble from the provisions of this Building Code; (e) Determine whether any proposed rule of the Building Commissioner supplements or aids in the interpretation of the requirements of this Building Code and is con- sistent therewith, and to affirm, amend, modify or nullify any such proposed rule; (f) Establish rules and regulations, conditions and qualifications for the registration, licensing or certification of qualification of any person performing work or providing services under this Building Cocle; (g) Report and recommend to Council any amendment, deletion or addition to the Building Code. 1315.05 MEETINGS AND RECOR.DS. Meetings of the Board of Building Code Appeals shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the Board may determine. All hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every question,, or if absent or fa.iling to vote, indicating such facts, and shall also keep records of its examinations and other official actions. Such minutes and such records shall be public records. 1315.06 PROCEDURE. The Boarii of Building Code Appeals shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this Building Code. The Boaxd members shall annually, by majority vote, select one of'the members to serve as chairman, who shall hold office for a term of one year or until his successor is elected and qualified. 1315.07 REPORTS. . The Board of Building Code Appeals shall submit a report to the Mayor and Council not less than once a year covering the meetings and a summary of the decisions of the Board during the preceding period, with recommendation as to desirable amendments to this Building Code or the Building Commissioner's rules and regulations. l 1982 Replacement