Uniform Construction Code Advisory Board
The Code Advisory Board provides advice and assistance to the Commissioner in the administration of the Uniform Construction Code.
There are 15 members designated by statute (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-125)—four are public members that are not designated to represent a specific interest group. However, of the four undesignated public members, two now represent specific interest groups—one member represents elevator inspectors and chairs the Elevator Safety Subcode Committee; the other represents technical assistants who manage the local code enforcement offices and assist construction officials in the administration of the Uniform Construction Code. The other 11 members hold designated seats as follows: licensed fire prevention inspector; public member representing people with disabilities; licensed professional engineer (mechanical); licensed electrical inspector; architect; licensed professional engineer (structural); public health official; builder; municipal building official; public member representing consumers; and licensed plumbing inspector. These seats are appointed by the Commissioner and the terms are for four years; the membership list follows:
- Board Members; 2024 Board Meetings; 2023 Board Meetings; and Previous Board Minutes (see & select below)
NAME |
FIRST APPOINTED |
SEAT HELD |
Beth Pochtar, PE |
1995 |
Professional Engineer |
Anthony Neibert |
2016 |
Licensed Electrical Inspector |
Charles Baldanza, RA, PE, PP |
2023 |
Builder |
Douglas Boydston |
2017 |
Public Member |
Mark Caputo |
2012 |
Public Health Official |
John Del Colle |
1991 |
Public Member, Advocate for People with Disabilities |
Kathy Herity |
2017 |
Public Member |
Arthur Londensky (Chair, Fire Protection Subcode Committee) |
2010 | Licensed Fire Prevention Inspector |
Robert Mellohusky, P.E. (Chair, Mechanical/Energy Subcodes Committee) |
2018 | Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical) |
Gregory Moten, AIA | 2001 | Architect |
Steven Rodzinak |
2017 |
Licensed Plumbing Inspector |
Michael Seeve |
2012 |
Public Member |
William Tevald |
2023 |
Public Member |
Valerie Waricka |
2005 |
Public Member |
Michelle Wood |
2022 |
Municipal Building Official |
The Code Advisory Board typically meets the second Friday, every other month, beginning in February. All meetings are held at the Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, Room 129**. The meetings begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Feb 09 - Cancelled
Apr 12 - Cancelled
Jun 14 - Agenda; Minutes (to be approved next meeting)
Aug 09 - Agenda
* Oct 04
Dec 13
* does not follow typical 2nd Friday of even months
For those of you from the public that would like to attend virtually (currently, the only option), please see the applicable Agenda above for instructions. Otherwise, please reach out to codeassist@dca.nj.gov.