Board approves code amendments
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The board approved the 2020 NEC Code Amendments as presented by staff and elected Member Harper as chairman and Member Gentry as vice chairman.
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What this means
The board voted to accept updated electrical code amendments presented by Development Services. For residents and builders, this affects how electrical work is reviewed and interpreted locally. The board also selected its leadership for the year and received updates that same-day inspection requests were running at 98% and the division had a 23% vacancy rate.
Key decisions
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- Approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Elected Member Harper as chairman and Member Gentry as vice chairman.
- Approved the 2020 NEC Code Amendments as presented by staff.
- Heard a building official report that same-day inspection requests were at 98%.
- Heard a building official report that the vacancy rate was 23%.
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Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board
Agenda
- The Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board shall advise the city manager regarding any matter related to Construction that it considers should be brought to the attention of the city council. The Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board shall obtain public comment on the proposed adoption of or amendment to a national model code.
- Call To Order, Roll Call
- Public Comment: None.
- Approval of Absences: Vice Chairman Cervantes and Board Member Dildy(1.15.2026 meeting)
- Approval of Minutes: January 15, 2026 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
- Construction Trade Advisory & Appeal Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT January 15, 2026
- Discussion and Possible Action:
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Review of the 2020 NEC Code Amendments
- Building Official Report:
- Maintaining 100% same day inspection request
- New Certification Announcements
- Vacancy Rate
- Future Agenda Items
- Adjournment
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting, who may need auxiliary aids or any other accommodating services, are requested to contact Jessica Martinez at 361-826-3202 at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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