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110.1.2. Before utility service to a non-residential building is initiated for a new owner, occupant or tenant, the owner, occupant or tenant shall apply for and obtain a new certificate of occupancy from the building inspection division. 110.1.3 It is unlawful for a builder, building contractor, or building owner to allow any person to occupy a building until a certificate of occupancy is issued. 111 is amended by adding the following: 111.1.1 It is unlawful for a building owner or occupant to institute utility service to any non- residential structure or transfer utility service from one account holder to another occupant or tenant until the utility service provider has received a utility release from the building inspections department based upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the structure, occupancy or use. 112 is deleted and replaced with the following: Construction Board of Appeals 112.1 General. There is hereby established a board to be called the construction board of appeals, which is appointed by the city council. 112.2 Membership. The board consists of five regular members and two alternate members. The five regular members are composed of one master plumber, one master IN AC contractor, one general contractor, one residential contractor, and one member from the general public. The two alternate members may come from any of the above-mentioned categories. The alternate members will serve in the absence of one or more regular members. 112.3 Terms of Office. The terms of office of the regular and alternate board members are for three-years, and are staggered so no more then 1/3 of the board is appointed in any 12-month period. If a regular member resigns prior to the end of his or her appointed term of office, the vacancy will be filled by the alternate who has served the longest, and a new alternate member will be appointed by the council. 112.4 Quorum and Voting. Five members are required for a quorum. In varying any provision of this code or in modifying a decision of the building official, not less than four affirmative votes are required. 112.5 Appeals. The board will hear appeals and render decisions upon interpretations and rulings by the building official when allowed by this chapter. In deciding an appeal, the board will determine if the ruling or interpretation is in accordance with the intent and purposes of this chapter and any pertinent adopted code. If the board determines that the ruling or interpretation is not correct, the building official will not enforce or implement it. If the board determines that the ruling or interpretation is valid, the applicant or permit holder shall either comply with the ruling or interpretation and remove or remedy all affected work, or request a variance from the board. 7