The Electrical Code Board of Appeal considers requests of permit applicants who challenge decisions of the Administrative Board of Appeals relating to the application of electrical codes as described in Title 26. Three members and one alternate are appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Electrical Board of Appeal. Appeals heard by the board are appeals of actions taken by the Administrative Appeals Board.
Each member and alternate member must be qualified by experience and training to make decisions pertaining to the Electrical Code.
- One member and one alternate member shall be Oregon licensed signing supervisor journeymen electricians whose experience and training provide expertise on matters contained in the Electrical Code and this Title.
- One member shall be Oregon registered electrical engineers with substantial experience in electrical design and construction subject to the requirements of the Electrical Code and this Title.
- One member shall be electrical contractors experienced in electrical design and construction subject to requirements of the Electrical Code and this Title.
Electrical Code Board of Appeal appointments shall be for a 3-year term. Appeal Board members may serve no more than two 3-year terms; however board members may serve a third term if their board hasn’t convened in the board member’s first two terms. or unless the Director recommends approval of a longer term, and the Mayor and City Council approve the extended appointment. Vacancies occurring prior to the end of a term for whatever cause may be filled by qualified persons through appointment by the Mayor for the remainder of the term. If a board member does not convene in one of their first two terms, they are automatically rolled into a third term. Board members may opt out of the third term at their discretion.
This board meets as appeals are received.
See the Building Code Appeals Website for how to file your appeal.