MINUTES
| BUILDING AND FIRE CODE OF APPEALS TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2026 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 1:00 P.M. |
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Chair Conger called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m.
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Building and Fire Code of Appeals and to the general public that, at this meeting, the Board may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Commissioners may be in attendance through other technological means. |
| PRESENT: JACOB CONGER MARK SHIERY-Virtual DAVID MERRELL-Virtual SCOTT FRANZ-Virtual MARK HAUGHWOUT-Joined at 4:15 p.m. |
ABSENT: PATRICK STASKEY |
3.
APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
- Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Agenda - View Meetings (All)
Moved by DAVID MERRELL, seconded by MARK SHIERY to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Board Member Haughwout joined the meeting at 4:15 p.m. and was not present to vote on the minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0
4.
OPEN CALL TO THE PUBLIC
At this time, any member of the public may address the Board on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Board on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Board cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Board on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
- None.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Board on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Board on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Board cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Board on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
5.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
Discussion, review, and
recommendation
for approval of the draft 2024 Building Code Amendments (including the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool & Spa Code and 2023 National Electric Code) for the purpose of moving forward with public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Attachments will be uploaded and provided prior to the meeting.
Staff Recommended Action
Provide a recommendation to move forward with the draft 2024 Building Code Amendments for public outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the intent of informing future adoption.
Attachments will be uploaded and provided prior to the meeting.
Staff Recommended Action
Provide a recommendation to move forward with the draft 2024 Building Code Amendments for public outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the intent of informing future adoption.
- Amy Tressler, Building Official, provided a PowerPoint presentation and a brief overview, along with a packet of printed materials.
- Genevieve Pearthree, Sustainability Analyst, also provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
- Board Members’ questions were addressed by Amy Tressler, Rick Stanosis, Building Inspection Manager, Genevieve Pearthree, and Dave Merrell.
- This item was tabled for further investigation and will be reviewed again at the next meeting.
B.
Discussion, review, and
recommendation
of the draft 2024 International Fire Code Amendments and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Amendments for the purpose of moving forward with public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Staff Recommended Action
Provide a recommendation to move forward with the draft 2024 International Fire Code Amendments and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Amendments for public outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the intent of informing future adoption.
Staff Recommended Action
Provide a recommendation to move forward with the draft 2024 International Fire Code Amendments and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Amendments for public outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the intent of informing future adoption.
- Amy Tressler and Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation.
- Board Members’ questions were addressed by Amy Tressler, Genevieve Pearthree and Rick Stanosis.
- Christopher Jack, Fire Marshall, presented and addressed the Board members' questions,
- Neil Chapman, Wildland Fire Captain, presented and addressed the Board Members questions.
- This item was tabled for further investigation and will be reviewed again at the next meeting.
6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
- None.
FINALIZE DATE FOR THE NEXT MEETING
- Discussion was held regarding the next meeting date, and it was decided to schedule it for Friday, May 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
- The meeting was adjourned at 2:59 p.m.