Appeals of fire code decisions to the board

Section 1.10 of the NFPA 1, as amended by the State Fire Code, is amended by amending subsection 1.10.2 to read as follows: 1.10.2 Appeals. The board of variances and appeals, in accordance with its rules, must render a decision on appeals of this code. 1.10.2.1 The board of variances and appeals must provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code and rule on appeals from decisions of the AHJ. 1.10.2.2 The ruling of the board of variances and appeals must ensure that the intent of this code is complied with and public safety is secured. 1.10.2.3 The board of variances and appeals will be permitted to grant alternatives or modifications through the procedures outlined in section 1.4 of this code. 1.10.2.4 The board of variances and appeals do not have the authority to waive the requirements of this code. 1.10.2.5 Rulings of the board of variances and appeals will not be precedent setting. Each application must be reviewed and determined by its respective merits and circumstances. 1.10.2.6 Any person must be permitted to appeal a decision of the AHJ to the board of variances and appeals when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The true intent of the codes or ordinances described in this code has been incorrectly interpreted. 2. The provisions of the codes or ordinances do not fully apply. 3. A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. ( Ord. No. 5754 , § 3, 2024)