City of Grand Rapids

Construction Code Board of Appeals

About the Board

Here's a quick look at the Construction Code Board:

  • Appeals rules and regulations of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing codes
  • Passes upon matters pertaining to building construction

Board Members

There are 7 members of the Construction Code Board of Appeals who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January. 

Name Resident Status Term Ends On
Heather DeKorte Non-Resident 1/1/29
Eric Heyboer Non-Resident 1/4/27
Michael Keefe Non-Resident 1/1/29
Mark Kowalzcyk Ward 2 Resident 1/7/30
Kenneth Reigler Non-Resident 1/7/30
Aaron Sedine Non-Resident 1/1/29
Nathan Willink   Ward 3 Resident 1/1/29

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Member Details

  • 7 members
  • 3 members must be licensed architects or engineers (with at least 5 years experience), or a Fire Code Official
  • 3 members must be a licensed a Master Electrician, a Master Plumber, a Mechanical Contractor
  • 1 member must be a building contractor or construction superintendent; must have 5 years of experience in directing non-residential building construction.

 

Specific Requirements

Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement for you to be a member of this board.

Term Limits
This board has a term limit. You may serve for 4 years on this board.

Compensation 
There is no compensation for members on this board.

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City Staff Contact

Steve Devlaeminck
Building Official
Phone Number: 616-456-3058

Meeting Details

Location
Building Inspections Office
1120 Monroe Ave. NW

Frequency
This board meets within 30 days of the filing of an appeal. This board also meets when needed. We'll keep you updated on upcoming meetings.