An appeal of the local building official's decision to refuse to grant a modification to the USBC must be made to the local building board within a maximum of how many days?

• A. 60 days
• B. 75 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (C)

The question tests the time limit for appealing a local building official’s denial of a modification to the USBC to the local building board. You must file the appeal within ninety days from the date the decision denying the modification is made. This 90-day window ensures a timely review by the local board and gives the applicant a definite deadline to gather evidence and present the case. Shorter timeframes, like sixty or seventy-five days, can be too tight for preparation, while a much longer period, such as one hundred twenty days, isn’t the standard set for this particular appeal process. So ninety days is the correct timeframe.