The Building Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts as the appeals board for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for sign, fire and housing codes. Members are qualified by experience or training to judge matters pertaining to building construction.
The Building Board of Appeals consists of seven members who serve three-year terms and meet monthly.
Meetings
Meetings take place the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. with the exceptions of November and December when the meeting will be held on the third Thursday.
Meetings take place in Conference Room A at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.