Board of Building and Fire Appeals
Meetings
The Board of Building and Fire Appeals meets annually to appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair, and then as-needed if appeals are received.
Documents
About the Board
Together, the Board interprets technical decisions of the building official and/or the fire marshal. The duties and procedures of the Board are given in chapter 18.41 of the Municipal Code.
Membership
The Board consists of five regular members and three alternates. Members are appointed by the City Council.
The five regular members must be any of the following: architect, engineer (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), general building contractor, engineering contractor, electrician, plumber, mechanical or sheet metal contractor, non jurisdictional building inspector or fire inspector or similar person demonstrating experience (as an alternate). Alternates are two disabled access specialist and one energy conservation specialist.
Staff Contacts
Larry Riordan, Chief Building Official
809 Center Street, Room 101
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5122
lriordan@santacruzca.gov
Robert Oatey, Acting Fire Chief
230 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5208
JHajduk@santacruzca.gov