105A.4 Code Advisory Committee.

105A.4 Code Advisory Committee.

105A.4.1 Establishment. There is hereby created a Code Advisory Committee consisting of seventeen members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to the development and improvement of the content of the California Building Standards Code and the San Francisco Housing Code and their related rules and regulations as well as provisions of other parts of the Municipal Code that the Building Official and the Building Inspection Commission determine have an impact on construction permits.

105A.4.2 Functions. Unless the Building Official and Chair of the Building Inspection Commission specifically waive review by the Code Advisory Committee because the proposed code changes or rules and regulations are solely administrative and non-technical in nature, the Code Advisory Committee shall:

1. hear and review recommendations for code changes made by the Building Official and the Building Inspection Commission pursuant to Section 104A.2.11;

2. hear and review or develop and make recommendations for code changes to the Building Official and the Building Inspection Commission;

3. review rules and regulations promulgated by the Building Official and the Building Inspection Commission pursuant to Section 104A.2.1;

4. recommend to the Building Official and the Building Inspection Commission, within 30 days after the effective date of a new edition of a code, which existing Section 104A.2 rules and regulations should remain in effect, be modified or be canceled; and

5. hear and review, and make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission on, legislation proposed by the Board of Supervisors. If the Code Advisory Committee fails to make its recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission within the period of time required for the Commission to complete its action under Section 104A.2.11.1.1 of this Code or any extension of time authorized by the Board of Supervisors, the Chair of the Commission may waive the Code Advisory Committee’s review and calendar the legislation for action by the Commission.

105A.4.3 Membership. The Code Advisory Committee shall consist of 17 members appointed by the Building Inspection Commission to serve at the Building Inspection Commission’s pleasure for a three-year term or until a successor is appointed and qualified.

105A.4.3.1 Members. In the event that a vacancy occurs during the term of office of any member of the Code Advisory Committee, a new member shall be appointed in a manner similar to that described herein for new members. The membership shall consist of:

1. A licensed architect whose practice is primarily in the area of major commercial and institutional projects of Type I and II construction.

2. A licensed architect whose practice is primarily in the area of smaller commercial and residential projects of Type III and V construction.

3. A registered civil engineer whose practice is primarily in the area of major commercial and institutional projects of Type I and II construction and who has the authority to use the title “Structural Engineer.”

4. A registered civil engineer whose practice is primarily in the area of smaller commercial and residential projects of Type III and V construction.

5. A registered mechanical engineer or licensed mechanical contractor.

6. A registered fire protection engineer who practices in the area of fire protection.

7. A registered electrical engineer or licensed electrical contractor.

8. A representative of a licensed general contractor whose work is primarily in the area of major commercial and institutional projects of Type I and II construction.

9. A representative of a licensed general contractor whose work is primarily in the area of alterations, remodeling or restoration.

10. A representative of a licensed general contractor whose work is primarily the construction of single- and multifamily residential construction for its own account.

11. A commercial property owner or a person practicing in the area of property management.

12. A representative of the general business community.

13. A person qualified in the area of historical preservation.

14. A person, preferably with a disability, who is knowledgeable about disability access regulations.

15. Three at-large members who may, but need not, possess technical skills or knowledge.

The terms “registered" and “licensed” shall be understood to mean registered or licensed by the State of California.

The Building Inspection Commission shall make appointments after giving careful consideration to nominations made by technical associations and other organizations, including the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, the San Francisco District of the Associated General Contractors of California, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, National Electrical Contractors Association, the Residential Builders Association of San Francisco, Inc., the San Francisco Chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association of California, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation for San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage.

The following shall constitute ex officio members of the Code Advisory Committee without vote: The Building Official of the Department, who shall act as Secretary of the Code Advisory Committee, and the Fire Marshal.

105A.4.4 Procedure. The Code Advisory Committee shall establish reasonable rules for its own procedures not inconsistent with the provisions of this code and the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco. The Code Advisory Committee, by a majority vote, shall choose its officers, which shall consist of the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson.

105A.4.4.1 Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the Code Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum. Any action taken by the Code Advisory Committee shall require an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the Code Advisory Committee members present and voting. No member of the Code Advisory Committee shall pass upon any question in which the member, the firm that employs the member or any corporation in which the member is a shareholder, holds a financial interest.

105A.4.4.2 Meetings. Meetings of the Code Advisory Committee shall be scheduled at a regular place and time but not less than once monthly. The exact time and place shall be established by the Code Advisory Committee in its rules and regulations of procedure. All meetings of the Code Advisory Committee shall be open to the public.

105A.4.4.3 Agenda and record. The Code Advisory Committee shall arrange for the maintenance of a record of its agenda, actions and recommendations which shall be available to the public upon request for the cost of reproduction.