Plumbing Code Review Board
Planning Department
3300 Main, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Alfred Ortega
Phone: (713) 535-7700 Fax: (713) 535-7700
Email: Alfred.ortega@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 4/6/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
City of Houston Plumbing Code, Sec. 105.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The Plumbing Code Review Board hears appeals from decisions of the Administrative Authority arising from disputes between plumbing inspectors and any person or persons concerning the applications of the provisions of this Code to the installation of plumbing facilities, as well as appeals from decisions of the Administrative Authority regarding approval of new material presented to it; to make recommendations to City Council regarding changes to the provisions to the City of Houston Plumbing Code pertaining to or affecting plumbing in the City of Houston.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Meetings as required; 3300 Main, 2nd Floor.
COMPOSITION
Seven members
Six nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. One designated City Department representative.
Members receive $50 per meeting.
Positions 1 - 2 - Professional Engineer in plumbing systems design.
Positions 3 - 4 - Licensed Master Engineer (Plumber).
Position 5 - Registered Professional Engineer - Employee of local Gas Utility.
Position 6 - Member at large.
Position 7 - Chief Plumbing Inspector.
TERM: Two year, (staggered) expire January 2.
CHAIRPERSON: Appointed by the Mayor.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
MEMBER LIST