Building Commission

Overview

The Building Commission consists of seven voting members and two non-voting members. The Mayor shall appoint seven voting members, each to serve a term of four years. The Building Commissioner and a representative shall serve as the nonvoting members of the Commission. The appointed members of the Commission must include the following:

  1. One building contractor who is registered with the Building Department.
  2. One electrical contractor who is the holder of a Class I license.
  3. One plumbing contractor who is licensed with the Building Department.
  4. One HVAC contractor who is registered with the Building Department.
  5. One member shall be a designer of buildings.
  6. One member shall be a citizen representative of the city.
  7. One member shall be a representative of a local utility company.

Each appointed member of the Commission must have a recognized interest, knowledge, and experience in the field of fire prevention, fire protection, building safety, or other related matters. No two members of the Commission shall be appointed from the same firm. Of the seven members originally appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, two shall be appointed for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, and two for a term of four years, or until a successor is appointed. The members of the Commission serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Powers and Duties: It shall be the duty of the Building Commission to:

  • Act as the appellate board as described in Ordinance 152.16
  • Issue building contractor registrations as described in Chapter 152, plumbing registrations as described in Chapter 154, and electrical licenses as described in Chapter 155.
  • Act as the Hearing Authority for Minimum Housing Requirements in Chapter 153, and Unsafe Buildings in Chapter 158.
  • Approve the annual budget for the Building Department.
  • Make recommendations to the City Council for changes in fees and ordinances.
  • Establish department policies and procedures for inspections, permits, licenses, and registrations.

Meetings

  • 2nd Wednesday | Monthly | 11:30 AM
  • City Hall, 44 W Washington Street, Shelbyville IN 46176
  • Watch Virtually

Agendas & Minutes

Members

  • Justin Nicols, Chair, Building Contractor, Appointed by the Mayor
    [7/9/2025-12/31/2028]
  • Gary Keppel, Vice Chairman, Citizen Representative, Appointed by the Mayor
    [3/2000-12/31/2028]
  • Crystal Kent, Designer of Buildings, Appointed by the Mayor
    [7/9/2025-12/31/2027]
  • Lindal Smith, Plumbing Contractor, Appointed by the Mayor
    [2/2013-12/31/2027]
  • David Rush, Electrical Contractor, Appointed by the Mayor
    [4/2010-12/31/2029]
  • Warren Shuppert, Utility Representative, Appointed by the Mayor
    [7/12/2023-12/31/2026]
  • Jim Hicks, HVAC Contractor, Appointed by the Mayor
    [2/2021-12/31/2029]
  • Rod Miller, Building Commissioner