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05/10/1982?r , ., =?{ 11 } it Y I s d ' ' ' , ?b!'1}` t ' c. 1 .•.r 1 , - > r Ye 1 f r ° r , ii , `''° .. „ • ?; 1 . 1, , 1 I . I JHkrrtir,.l l..: Fir. ... ... .r L , c.': ., 11'. ? l..c>r. iri r^o , S .?.+.' t • .. , : r s i .. , `1 .. ? H ' 11 Y , 1 1 i l r , r May. 10, ' 1982 ' TO: BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS'j CITY 'OF CLEARWATER FROM: R. J. Ayres-- Director, Building Department SUBJECT:° MAGAZINE .ARTICLE An article by Bill Tangye, P. E. regarding Building Code Boards of Adjustments and 'lappeals. appeared in the February/March issue of Southern Building. This is the official' bi-monthly publication of the Southern. Building,Code Congress International; Bill';Tangye'was the.SBCCI Director of Engineering Services at the time ;:.' .. he :wrote the article, and is now Executive Director of'. SBCCI'. Thus, the article may be considered to be authoritive and.the official position of the SBCCI regarding such Boards.' I have-contacted Bill and he has given, me ; permission.to reproduce the article;.I am attaching a copy for your general information':. 1 RJA / j j ' i.. E" i 1 r 1 - Technical Topic: Boards of Adjustm`ents'& Appeals Questions' are frequently asked by building officials, engineers, architects, building owners and others involved in the construction industry regarding the scope of authority of a board of adjustments and appeals. The purpose of this article is to clarify the responsibilities and scope of authority of a board of adjustments and ap- peals. It should be noted that the apinians expressed herein are based on the provi- sions contained in Sections 111, 112 and 113 of the 1982 Standard Building Code. The Standard Building Code, once adopted by -a city or county council or other authority having jurisdiction, becomes the legal provisions regulating the design and construction of buildings and structures. The local building official, in ac- cordance with Sections 102 and 103, is charged by the adopting authority with the interpretation and enforcement of the pro- visions contained herein. Since the Standard Building Code is a performance-based code, and since any set of building regulations cannot possibly cover every possible contingency or alter- nate, there will be, as hard as it may be to believe, differences of opinion in the Inter- pretation of code provisions. As such, a board of adjustments and appeals is established to evaluate these differences of interpretation and render a decision as to the actual meaning and intent of the code provisions, By W.J. Tangye,. P.E. . Sections 112,1(x) and 113.1(a) grant the board of adjustments and appeals broad authority but also require that such authority be exercised within the framework ,of the code. It is important to emphasize at this point that the board, as established by the Standard Building Code, may not change a code provision since that is the sole authority and responsibility of the adopting authority. In essence, a board of adjustments and appeals has two general areas of authority which are; 1. Issuing inlerpretations of code provi- sions when a disagreement arises between the building official and an aggrieved party; and 2, Approving requests for variances when it can be shown by the appellant that an alternate method to that required by the code will provide an equivalent level of. safety. As an example of the first area, let's assume that a code provision specifies varying levels of fire resistance ratings. Based on the plans submitted, the building official determines that the provision calls for a two (2) hour rating while the designer feels that the provision only calls for a true (l) hour rating. The designer may file , appeal and request that the hoard of ad- justments and appeals issue an interpreta- tion determining the fire resistance rating North Carolina Code Officials To Meet in Greensboro in June The North Carolina Council of Code Of- ficials, which includes the building, plumb- ing, mechanical, and the electrical Inspec- tor's associations, will conduct its combined meeting June 20-24 at the Four Seasons Holiday Inn in Greensboro. The council is the SBCCI representative for North Carolina. The program will have general interest subjects for all inspectors. These Include: certification, legal responsibilities of inspec- tors, retirement benefits, public relations, fire ratings and plan checking of buildings, high-rise construction, third party listing, small city and county inspection depart- ments, SBCCI functions, and other ac- tivities. The program committee is chaired by Ernest Taylor, chief mechanical inspector, Fayetteville, Other members of the com- Southern Building, February-March 1982 mittee are bee Hauser, chief mechanical engineer for the Narth Carolina Depart- nient of Insurance and a trustee of SBCCI; Tom Mullins, chief code consultant, Department of Insurance and chairman of the SBCCI Building Code Revision Com- mittee; [lave Maddrey, deputy chief elec- trical engineer, Department of Insurance; and Jack Wade, superintendent of Inspec- tions, Greensboro and a member of the SBCCI Mechanical Code Revision Com- mittee. The program committee extends a cor- dial invitation to all SBCCI members to at- tend the meeting. Information can be ob. twined by writing the program chairman at P.O. Box 1846, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28302, or calling 919/483-1762, extension 253. required. While this example may be simplistic, it illustrates that a variance is not at issue, but rather, a determination of re- quirements based solely on the Interpreta- tion of code content. The second area is not quite as clear-cut and is the area in which the board of ad- justments and appeals is most often asked io become involved. As an example, let's assume tht the code requires openings in a fire resistive wall to be protected.with fire 'windows, but the designer wants to use clear glass. Obviously, the clear glass is not equivalent to one-quarter (1/4) inch thick wired glass that the code requires. Neither the building official nor the board would have the authority to accept this substitu- tion, since it would, in fact, constitute a . code change. However, let's assume that in addition to the clear glass, the designer provided a gasketed window frame to allow the glass to deflect -when heated, automatic sprinklers spaced not more than six feet on centers on each side of the window that would wet the entire glass surface upon ac- tuation, and limited the area of glass to twenty-five percent of the wall surface area. This now represents an alternate based on the concept of providing equivaient protection to that specified in the code. The board of adjustments and appeals is empowered to evaluate this alternate and determine if it is an equivalent to that specified In the code. It could be said that the board is approving a variance to the code provision, but in actuality, It is ap- proving an alternate method that achieves an equivalent level of safety, which in fact is why the board of adjustments and ap- peals is a vital part of an effective and effi- cient code enforcement program. Conclusion These examples describe In a broad sense the authority and responsibility of a board of adjustments and appeals as pro- vided for the Standard Codes. It Is Impor- tant to note, however, that the adopting authority may modify the scope and powers of the board of adjustments and ap- peals when adopting the Standard Codes. As such, it is recommended as with all mat- ters,of code enforcement, to seek the ad- vise and counsel of the local building of- ficial. The building official is the profes- sional responsible for the jurisdiction's code enforcement' program and can best advise a designer, contractor, builder or other par- ty regarding the appeals procedure. 11 ? '•:[':.M????iNZ?i?#.?X,?.AS??h1.?+'AS-?A4»"Jr 75??KS5iT?a? . ? a? , k r F Z ak'.. .. _ 1J •F 1.i i. .. ` . 1 r r. ' [ . ' i !t?-t 1';Jy 'I.' .. .a .. .?i'?>. ?? t. .`•,?:y: ?,'j a,alf P._ :. > .li'... , .._. .• , ! ,. , F. r r r r (• J May -10..' 19 8 2 r f TO: BUILDING CODE BOARD OF,-ADJUSTMENT &'APPEALS' CITY OF CLEARWATER J. FROM:- R. J.' -Ayres -'Director,, Building Department SUBJECT:.',.-.MAGAZINE'-ARTICLE ' An,articl.e by Bill Tangye,.P. E. regarding ' Btiilding Code Boards of Adjustments. and Appeals appeared , -in the,February/March'issue of Southern Building.' This , is the official bi-monthly publication',"of the Southern '.f Building Code Congress International; Bill'Tangye was the?SBCCI Director, of Engineering Services at.'the time he. wrote, the •articl'e; and is now Executive Director of SBCCI. Thus,•the article may be considered to•be authori'txve and the official, position of the SBCCI . regarding such Boards. I have contacted Bill and he has given me permission to reproduce the article;. 1, am attaching a, -! copy.for your general.information. 1. RJA/jj i' Enc; ; 3 ,cam ' .. .. Fechnical Topic: Boards of Adjustments & Appeals By W.J. Tangye, P.E. Questions are frequently asked by building officials, engineers, architects, building owners and others involved in the construction industry regarding the scope of authority of a board of adjustments and appeals. The purpose of this article is to clarify the responsibilities and scope of authority of a board of adjustments and ap- peals. It should be noted that the opinions expressed herein are based on the provi- sions contained In Sections 111, 112 and 113 of the 1982 Standard Building Code. The Standard Building Code, once adopted by a city or county council or other authority having jurisdiction, becomes the legal provisions regulating the design and construction of buildings and structures. The local building official. in ac- cordance with Sections 102 and 103, is charged by the adopting authority with tiie interpretation and enforcement of the pro- visions contained herein. Since the Standard Building Code is a performance-based code, and since any set of building regulations cannot possibly cover every possible contingency or alter- nate, there will be, as hard as ii may be to believe, 'differences of opinion In the Inter- pretation of code provisions. As such, a board of adjustments and appeals is established to evaluate these differences of interpretation and render a decision as to the actual meaning and intent of the code provisions. Sections 112.1(a) . and 113.1(a) grant the board of - adjustments and appeals broad authority but also require that such authority be exercised within the framework of the code. It is important to emphasize at this point that the board, as established by the Standard Building Code, may not change a code provision since that Is the sole authority and responsibility of the adopting authority. In essence, a board of adjust merits and appeals has two general areas of authority which are: 1. Issuing interpretations of code provi- sions when a disagreement arises between the building official and an aggrieved party; and 2. Approving requests for variances when it can be shown by the appellant that an alternate method to that required by the code will provide an equivalent level of safety. As an example of the first area, let's assume that a code provision, specifies varying levels of fire resistance ratings. Based on the plans submitted, the building official determines that the provision calls for a two (2) hour rating white the designet feels that the provision only calls for a one (1) hour rating. The designer may file an appeal and request that the board of ad- justments and appeals issue an interpreta- tion determining the fire resistance rating North Carolina Code Officials To Meet in Greensboro in June The North Carolina Council of Code Of- ficials, which Includes the building, plumb- ing, mechanical, and the electrical inspec- tor's associations, will conduct its combined meeting June 20.24 at the Four Seasons Holiday Inn in Greensboro. The council is the SBCCI representative for North Carolina . The program will have general interest subjects for all inspectors. These include certificalfon, legal responsibilities of inspec- tors, retirement benefits, public relations, fire ratings and plan checking of buildings, high-rise construction, third party listing, small city and county Inspection depart- ments, SBCCI functions, and other ac- tivities. The program committee is chaired by Ernest Taylor.,chlef mechanical inspector, Fayetteville. Other members of the com- Southern Building, February-March 1962 mittee are Lee Hauser, chief mechanical engineer for the North Carolina Depart= ment of Insurance and a trustee of SBCCI; Tom Mullins. chief code consultant, Department of Insurance and chairman of the SBCC1 Building Code Revision Com- mittee; Dave Maddrey, deputy chief elec- trical engineer, Department of insurance; and Jack Wade, superintendent of inspec- lions, Greensboro and a member of the SBCCI Mechanical Code Revision Com- mittee, The program committee tjxtcnds a cor- dial invitation to all SBCCI members to at- tend the meeting. Information can be ob- talned by writing the program chairman at P.O. Sox 1846, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28302, or calling 919/483-1762, extension 253. required. While this example may be simplistic, it illustrates that a variance is not at issue, but rather, a determination of re- quirements based solely.on the interpreta- tion of code content. The second area is riot quite as clear-cut and is the area In which the board of ad- justments and appeals is most often asked to become involved. As an example, let's assume tht the code requires openings in a fire resistive wall to be protected with fire wlnclows, but the designer wants to use clear glass. Obviously, the clear glass is not equivalent to one-quarter (1/4) inch thick wired glass.that the.code requires. Neither the building official nor the board would have the authority to accept this substitu- tion, since it would, in fact, constitute a code change. However, let's assume that in addition to the clear glass, the designer provided a gasketed window frame to allow the glass to deflect when heated, automatic sprinklers spaced not more than six feet on centers on each side of the window that would wet the entire glass surface upon ac- tuation, and limited the area of glass to twenty-five percent of the wall surface area'. This now represents an alternate based on the concept of providing equivalent protection to that specified in the code. The board of adjustments and appeals is empowered to evaluate this alternate and determine If it is an equivalent to that specified in the code. It could be said that the board is approving a variance to the code provision, but in actuality, It is ap- proving an alternate method that achieves an equivalent level of safety, which in fact is wiry the board of adjustments and ap- peals is'a vital part of an effective and effi- cient code enforcement program. Conclusion Tliese examples describe in a broad sense the authority and responsibility of a board of adjustments and appeals as pro- vided for the Standard Codes. It is impor- tant to note, however, that the adopting authority may modify the' scope and powers of the board of adjustments and ap- peals when adopting the Standard Codes. As such, it is recommended as with all mat- ters of code enforcement, to seek the ad- vise and counsel of the local building of- ficial..The building official is the profes- slonal responsible for the jurisdiction's code enforcement program and can best advise a designer, contractor, builder or other par- ty regarding the appeals procedure. 11 ` r .. May 10 19 8 ` TO:, ..BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS. CITY OF CLEARWATER FROM: R., J.. Ayres W ' Director, 'Building, Department SUBJECT: MAGAZINE ARTICLE An article by', Bill Tangye, P. E. regarding Building-Code Boards of Adjustments,and.Appeals'appeared •in ? the February/,March 'issue of. ,Southern Building. This is ;the official,bi--monthly publication of 'the .Southern 1 -Building 'Code Congress, International; Bill Tangye was s: the SBCCI Director of Engineering Services at 'the time he .wrote- the article, and 'is now Executive Director. of SBCCI. Thus, the article may be considered to be authoritive and' the official position of ,the SBCCI regarding.such Boards.' I'have contacted Bill and he has given me permission to ,reproduce-the article; '.I .am attaching a' .• copy for, your general 'information.' RJA jj j t; . f' Enc. ''Srf r Technic al'Topo c:Boards o Adjustments & Appeals By WA. Tangye, P.E. Questions are frequently asked by building , officials, engineers, architects, building owners and others involved in the construction Industry regarding the scope of authority of a board of adjustments and appeals. The purpose of this article Is to clarify the responsibilities and scope of authority of a board of adjustments and ap- peals. It should be noted that the opinions expressed herein are based on the provl- slons contained In Sections 111, 112 and 113 of the 1982 Standard Building Code. The Standard Building Code, once adopted by a city or county council or other authority having jurisdiction, becomes the legal provisions regulating the design and construction of buildings and structures. The local building official, in ac- cordance with Sections 102 -and 103, is charged by the adopting authority with the interpretation and enforcement of the pro- visions contained herein. Since the Standard Building Code is a performance-based code, and since any set of building regulations cannot possibly cover every possible contingency or alter- nate, there will be, as hard as it may be to believe, differences of opinion in the Inter- pretation of code provisions. As such, a board of adjustments and appeals is established to evaluate these differences of interpretation and render a decision as to the actual meaning and intent of the code provisions. North Carolina Code Officials To Meet in Greensboro in June The North Carolina Council of Code Of- ficials, which Includes the building, plumb- ing, mechanical, and the electrical Inspec- tor's associations, will conduct its combined meeting June 20-24 at the Four Seasons Holiday Inn in Greensbaro.'The council is the SBCC] representative for North Carolina. The program will have general interest subjects for all inspectors. These include certification, legal responsibilities of inspec- tors, retirement benefits, public relations, fire ratings and plan checking of buildings, high-rise construction, third party listing, small city and county inspection depart- ments, SBCCI functions, and other ac. tivities. The program committee is chaired by Ernest Taylor, chief mechanical Inspector, Fayetteville. Other members of the com- Sections 112.1(a) and 113.1(a) grant the board of adjustments and appeals broad authorily but also require that such authority be exercised within the framework of the code. It is Important to emphasize at this point that the board, as established by the Standard Building Code, may not change a code provision since that is the sole authority and responsibllity,of the adopting authority. In essence, it board of adjustments and appeals has two general areas of authority which are: 1. Issuing interpretations of code provi- sions when a disagreement arises between the building official and an aggrieved party; and 2. Approving requests for variances when It can be shown by the appellant that an alternate method to that required by the code will provide an equivalent level of safety. As an example of the first area,- let's assume that a code provision specifies varying levels of' fire resistance ratings. Based on the plans submitted, the building official determines that the provision calls fora two (2) hour rating while the designer feels that the provision only calls for a one (1) hour rating. The designer may file an appeal and request that the board of ad- justments and appeals Issue an interpreta- tion determining the fire resistance rating required. While this example may be simplistic, it illustrates that a variance is not at issue, but rather, a determination of re- quirements based solely on the Interpreta- tion of code content. The second area is not quite as clear-cut and is the area in which the board of ad- justments and appeals Is most often asked to become involved. As an example, let's assume thi the code requires openings in a fire resistive. wall to be protected with fire windows, but the designer wants to use clear glass. Obviously, the clear glass is not equivalent to one-quarter (r/a) inch thick wired glass that the code requires. Neither the building official nor the board would have the authority to accept this substitu- tion, since it would, In fact, constitute a code change. However, let's assume that In addition to the clear glass, the designer provided a gasketed window frame to allow the glass to deflect when heated, automatic sprinklers spaced not more than six feet on centers on each side of the window that would wet the entire glass surface upon ac- tuation, and limited the area of glass to twenty-five percent of the wall surface area. This now represents an alternate based on the concept of providing equivalent protection to that specified in the code. The board of adjustments and appeals Is empowered to evaluate this alternate and determine if it is an equivalent to that specified in the code. It could be said that the board is approving a variance to the code provision, but In actuality, it is ap- proving an alternate method that achieves an equivalent level of safety, which in fact is why the board of adjustments and ap- peals is a vital part of an effective and effi- clent code enforcement program. Conclusion These examples describe in a broad sense the authority and responsibility of a board of adjustments and appeals as pro- vided for the Standard Codes. It is impor- tant to note, however, that the adopting authority may modify the scope and powers of the board of adjustments and ap- peals when adopting the Standard Codes. As such, it is recommended as with all mat- ters of code enforcement, to seek the ad- vise and counsel of the focal building of- ficial. The building official is the profes- sional responsible for the jurisdiction's code enforcement program and can best advise a dr,slgner, contractor, builder or other par- ty regarding the appeals procedure. Southern Building, February-March 1982 mittee are Lee Hauser, ch'Jef mechanical engineer for the North Carolina Depart- ment of Insurance and a trustee of SBCCI; Tom Mullins, chief code consuitani, Department of Insurance and chairman of the SBCCI Building Code revision Com- mittee; Dave Maddrey, deputy chief elec- trical engineer, Department of Insurance; and Jack Wade, superintendent of inspec- tions, Greensboro and a member of the SBCCI Mechanical Code Revision Com- mittee. The program committee extends a cor- dial invitation to all SBCCI members to at- tend the meeting. Information can be ob- tained by writing the program chalunan at P,O. Box 1846, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28302, or calling 919/483-1762, extension 263. 11 :, .. . •?r?r.SGir;` ''` .sue sr2t's?'y?'.t,?,'??: ! t ?j it...r 1 t F r t' ' , r ' 3 • r ? r . .. ?•. ' ?, ' I . f I.. ,00/?R_ ?c'~z-?-7?-?..?•'?? az?'?(?-?? ^"1i.!?r?htiry"c- • t? . ?'?'. 'Ook . • ? ??J f ? -" ? ?.c?- ? tt . ?...-Jr.,c1f d?z.'fuz:c_. ..e.c.>;.??-??2?! t .° 1. w.n• r •• ..?d,..•.Ci ;. a?f'.i .r't '.,.... " ,., y ,. 1. .? .. r r .. •i ? ' r?fi i N 41 p05T aFFFCE, fiQX 4748 , Y"r'jA? l? fV1 CLEARWATER FL.ORI bA 33516 September 12„ 1984 Clearwater Point''-Condominium No. 8 Candorninium'Homeowners' Association AKA Shipmaster Building ?` ... 830 South' Gulfview', Boulevard ; Clearwater Beach, Florida 33515 Re.: Public' Hearing Wednesday, September 19',, 1984, 2 p.m. 724'Baywdy Blvd, Island Club of Clearwater Gentlemen: We' are enclosing three' copie's of Notice of " Public Hearing. Since the property involved is located within 200 feet of' your condominium we are re- quired to send,you notification of this Public Bearing. We would appreciate if you would post'these enclosures on your bulletin boards. - if you have any questions,'please contact the writer'at 462-6550. Very 'truly. yours , By Jean M. Jensen Administrative Secretary Building inspection Department For Edward V. Bethel; Secretary Board' of Adjustment and Appeals Building/Flood Control encs, (3) ,,• ; "Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer" ' r Al r " f .I. ;, F ' . • I " r - . - . yi r <`?,.' e , , ,. . , .. f it "r' .,(,' .r,"}. . a 5 - r • .. . ???rf !r .?. I? I ;s' ?` :1 t i•.. e'r'r - .I":. ? . ' ' ' • fs " t ? , to 1:. : • r c ,'' "? ' , a?. ?-.',n;:" ?yJ{`,,.,,,• .4""';r::;;j`kk' ?;,;?'"?.cj:.z'?..;': ..flf :f?. rd.n s?4'JF,. ,?:F'%:cl'ri.r.,•..A'. ti>e A a.: i,.r6A' Fy„: r, ??... ' r'rt: - , r . . ' .i^ ? ? ... r .. " ."'i3i y'S L 4 ' [; .I'Z' Y O C CL L A R WAT E R P0ST, 0FFICE El 4748 ?14 `Ar???tlt CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 3,3518 DATE' Oaks"of Northwoo d Condo Association 2735 Enterprise Road Clearwater, F1. 33519, Re: ,Item'on the Enclosed Public Hearing Notice Gentlemen':. , ,.." Please find enclosed 3 copies of Notice of Public Hearing. We would appreci ate it if you would•post the enclosures on your bulletin boards. The above property is located within 200 feet of-your condomin ium and we are required to send you notification of'the above. r I If you have any questions please call Jean at 462-6550. Very truly yours, aoy J. Ayers ' Building Director" 'By Jean M. Jensen Administrative Secretary RJA/jr6j. ' Encl. 3' "Equal, Employment and AffirmIative Action Employer" ' r .. 1 t r v"I t• r .Ir . ,.. •, .`(ra77•i;?.:• l •?s 13*...?" t rl rv 7. e aka. 1s6 `?. •? l.• , ., ° .+ , ? ., ., S k1.?Ri'{S?ir, ,`,tj ?`?,•v ,?.r -r , , ' ' I ' r `:,fit',;;.. ':.,k'.•,.'rk' •., •;,' ' ? •' - '? r F =. FR'- r ', i ", . ar-11' 5.^ r +'.. '•?ri'' +. ^; F. : y' , tii11,31}'l j.4:.L.'i 1S?i i??ai`i{`:"}r?.??`?Fre 1:•?,ql'•, :'i""':•F•,'J, f"?,,!.. .', a. .. ' ... 'i.A1-°1. jfj ,All'1c?A?0?lyljy;` y\?, w,?l,, °a C-1 T Y Q F C L E A R W AT E R POST OFFICE EIOX 4748- -?:.??1TE ?t+ CLEARWA"i ER, FLORIDA 33516 rrr , DATE NAME O ?}SS o /,17 le> A) ADDRESS ' CITY/STATE Re: Item,on the Enclosed Public Hearing Notice Gentlemen: ' Please find enclosed-3 copies of Notice,of Public Hearing. We would appreciate it if you would post the enalosures'on your bulletin boards.. The above property is,located within 200 feet r of your condominium and we are required to send you notification of the above. If you have any questions please call Sandy at 1462-66814. Very-truly yours, Lucille Williams, CMC ity Clerk By Sandra E.' Shelton Advisory Cler_ LW/ses Encl. 3 ' "Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer" j ' ; r 'Y.4 ',-:I.F. ., r.. a ,ik.: !',`t•, r ,.Ai, 1. r.{..y., .. r •. r r f ' , ` r 3` .. 1 ! .. 1 Board of Adjustment and Appeals ,; ding/Flood Centro] City of Clearwater '. Post Office Box '4748 Clearwater, Florida 33518 Re': (Description of Property) . Gentlemen. The undersigned has applied to you for considdration in'jrantipg' of a variance from. the terns and provisions of the Flood Control Ordinance of the' City of Clearwater for the above property. 7he undersigned acknowledges to you that he/she has been fully' advised of , the . following facts : ' 1 _ The fact that the proposed structure will be located in a flood-prone area; , 1 , 2 -'the first floor of the proposed structure will be feet below the 100--year flood level-designated by the Federal T.nsurance Administration; 3 - the fact that flood insurance rates will' be increased tely with the extent of the deviation from said 100 year flood standard. After being fully advised and infonx-d of the above set forth facts, the undersigned requests that said application for variance be granted and acknowledges that any construction pursuant to a variance granted will b6' solely at the risk and, peril of the owner and builder: The undersigned hereby, absolves and releases the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Building/ Flood Control of the City of Clearwater collectively'and individually from any and all liability or responsibility on its behalf for the. consideration and/or granting of such a variance. Applicant (Sicffature) Address r