The City of Sparks Building Code Board of Appeals reviews appealed decisions by the Sparks Building Official regarding interpretations of the Building Code.
Brett McElhaney, Structural Engineer Term:  10/01/2026 – 09/30/2028
Donald Mackey, Registered Architect Term:  04/01/2025 – 03/31/2027
Ed Oliver, Construction Term:  04/01/2025 – 03/31/2027
Matthew Myres, Mechanical Engineer Term:  10/01/2026 – 09/30/2028
Joey Ganser, Electrical Engineer Term:  04/01/2026 – 03/31/2028

Staff: Aaron Viviano, Building Official, City of Sparks

To contact the Building Code Board of Appeals, email jviviano@sparksnv.gov or call 775-353-2313.

The Building Code Board of Appeals meets as necessary based on when appeals are filed. 

Time: All meetings take place at 3:30p.m.

Location: City of Sparks Legislative Building, 745 Fourth Street.

Purpose: To review appeals of decisions by the Sparks Building Official regarding interpretations of the Building Code.

Governing Authority: City of Sparks Resolution No. 2827, Ordinance 2153, SMC 15.105.1

Appointing Authority: City Council makes appointments to the board with the Building Officials recommendations.

Number of Appointees: 5 voting members

Qualifications: Two members must be either a registered professional with architectural experience or a builder or superintendent of building construction with at least ten years’ experience (five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work). One member must be a registered professional with structural and/or civil engineering experience. One member must be a registered professional with mechanical engineering experience of a mechanical/plumbing contractor with at least ten years of experience (five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work). One member must be either a registered professional with electrical engineering experience or an electrical contractor with at least ten years’ experience (five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work).