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