File Appeals for Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Code

File building code, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals. This is a fee-based service that provides a formal response. You can request an alternative way to meet the intent of a code provision. You can also confirm an interpretation of building code language.

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Ask questions first

Consult with plan reviewers or inspectors before submitting an appeal. They can help identify code requirements and possible alternative solutions.
File building code, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals

A complete appeal packet includes the appeal application, plans/supplemental information and the fee.
The appeal packet must be submitted online by 9 a.m. Thursday, in order to be included at the following Wednesday's appeal meeting.

Appeal System
Fee payment
After your appeal is submitted, we will email you a payment slip with a link to the online payment system (credit cards, and checks accepted).
Appeals fees changes
Please note that appeal fees are increasing, as of December 1, 2020. The new fees will be:
- Commercial appeals - $501
- Residential appeals - $250
- Additional item fee - $125
These new fees will apply to appeals filed starting with the December 9, 2020 docket.
December 2020 appeals meetings
Also, there will be no appeals meeting the weeks of December 2, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Please plan your appeal submissions accordingly. The submittal deadline (9 a.m. Thursday) will continue through the holidays.