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SECTION 111 <br />SERVICE UTILITIES <br />111.1 Connection of service utilities. <br />No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building <br />or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until released by the <br />building official. <br />111.2 Temporary connection. <br />The building official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the <br />building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power. <br />111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. <br />The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the <br />building, structure or system regulated by this code and the codes referenced in case of <br />emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The building <br />official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the <br />building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If <br />not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service <br />system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter. <br />SECTION 112 <br />BOARD OF APPEALS <br />112.1 General. <br />In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building <br />official relative to the application and interpretation of the San Leandro Municipal Code, <br />including all construction codes adopted by reference and the Dangerous Building Code, there <br />shall be and hereby is created a board of appeals, consisting of five (5) members to be appointed <br />by the Mayor, four (4) of whom shall be registered or licensed design professionals, all of whom <br />are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, <br />engineering, or fire inspection. In addition thereto, the building official shall be an ex officio <br />member, shall act as secretary to the board, and shall have a voice but no vote. The members <br />appointed by the Mayor shall hold office at the Mayor's pleasure. The board shall adopt <br />reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its hearings and shall render all of its decisions <br />and findings in writing. The decision of the board shall be final and conclusive on matters <br />relating to the suitability of alternative materials and types of construction. Upon receipt of the <br />board's written decision, the building official shall proceed in accordance therewith. <br />112.2 Limitations on authority. <br />The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative <br />provisions of, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of, the San Leandro <br />ORDINANCE NO. 2007-022 19 <br />