Code Review and Appeals Board

  • About the Board

    The Code Review and Appeals Board reviews and advises the City Council on all building construction codes as they apply to new construction.  The Board also hears appeals from those affected by a code violation or other decision involving building codes as they apply to new construction.

    TheBoard consists of nine appointed members who represent various facets of building construction.  City Ordinance mandates that members must be of the following professions: Architect, Structural Engineer, Residential Homebuilder/Realtor, Commercial Builder/Developer, Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Licensed Plumber, Electrical Engineer.

    Board members are appointed by the Mayor with the City Council’s approval.  Each member is appointed to a three-year term.

    Learn more about the Code Review and Appeals Board.

     

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  • Board Members

    MemberContact InformationService BeganTerm BeganTerm Expires
    CHAIR
    Keith Brandau
    (Structural Engineer)    		[email protected]November 2018July 2021June 2024
    VICE CHAIR
    John "Scott" Kunkel
    (Commercial Builder/Developer)    		[email protected]November 2012July 2022June 2025
    Charles "Chip" Craddock
    (Electrical Engineer)    		[email protected]July 1998July 2020June 2023
    James Gleason
    (Mechanical Engineer)    		jim.gleason@@champaignil.govMay 1992July 2023June 2026
    Lucas Pryor
    (Mechanical Technician)    		[email protected]August 2019July 2022June 2025
    Ed Scopel
    (Architect)    		[email protected]November 2018July 2021June 2024
    Steve Taylor
    (Residential Homebuilder/Realtor)    		[email protected]July 2023July 2023June 2025
    Kenwood Sullivan
    (Plumber)    		[email protected]June 1992July 2023June 2026
    Thomas Thompson
    (Electrician)    		[email protected]October 2019July 2021June 2024
    EX OFFICIO MEMBER
    Randy Smith 
    Building Safety Supervisor
    		Statutory
    EX OFFICIO MEMBER
    Gary Gula
    Interim Fire Chief    		Statutory

  • Staff Support

    Building Safety Division
    217-403-6100
    [email protected]

    Champaign Fire Department
    Building Safety Division
    307 S. Randolph St.
    Champaign, IL 61820

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Regular Meeting Schedule

    Meetings are held as needed on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm in City Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign. Please see the meeting agenda for meeting details.