20260820 Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Meeting

The Cochise County Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board held a meeting on August 21, 2026, primarily focused on administrative matters including approval of previous meeting minutes, officer nominations, and board member appointments. Notably, the board appointed Greg Clump and Mose to additional three-year terms and welcomed James Ruby as a new member at large, bringing HVAC expertise to the board. The meeting also included an update on the county's adoption of the 2024 building codes, effective September 1, 2026, following unanimous approval by the Board of Supervisors. Staff are preparing updated materials and website content to support the transition. The board discussed ongoing building permit activity and community responses to local development projects such as solar and data centers. No specific procurement or contracting actions were taken during this meeting, but the adoption of new codes may influence future construction and permitting activities in the county.