Mechanical Board of Adjustments, Appeals, and Examiners

This Board confirms the competency and integrity of applicants applying for mechanical certification in the County, and takes disciplinary action against those contractors that fail to comply with the Mechanical Code.

Membership:

The membership of this Board shall be comprised of seven members and two alternates appointed as follows:

  • Hillsborough County Commissioners - 3 members, 2 alternates
  • City of Tampa - 2 members
  • City of Temple Terrace - 1 member
  • City of Plant City - 1 member

Composition is specified as follows:

  • 1 Mechanical Contractor
  • 2 Class "A" HVAC Contractors
  • 1 Class "B" HVAC Contractor
  • 1 Florida Registered Professional Engineer qualified to work in the area of mechanical engineering
  • 1 Mechanical Trades Representative
  • 1 Sheet Metal Contractor
  • 2 Alternate Members that must be knowledgeable and experienced in the technical codes of this board

Terms:

Members shall serve four year terms. Alternates shall serve two year terms.

Authority:


Hillsborough County Construction Code Ordinance 13-23, effective 8/23/13.

Special requirements:

Financial disclosure required.

Meetings:

Quarterly beginning February 2022. Time TBD.
Virtual and Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library
1505 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa 33602

Schedule

Contact:

Kimber Adams
Contractor Licensing
County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 19th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 272-5600

Members:

Member Position/Appointed By Dates of Service
Ms. Elizabeth Broadway FL Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer /
City of Tampa
10/15/2015 -
03/26/2025*
Mr. Michael Charles Class "B" HVAC Contractor /
City of Tampa
08/20/1998 -
06/03/2026*
Mr. Robert Cochell Class "A" HVAC Contractor /
BOCC
09/20/1989 -
03/22/2025*
Mr. Bryant Lyle Alternate / BOCC 05/16/2018-
11/01/2024*

Alternate

Class "A" HVAC Contractor

  Sheet Metal Contractor /
BOCC

  Mechanical Trade Representative /
City of Plant CIty

  Alternate / BOCC   
  Class "A" HVAC Contractor / BOCC   
Mechanical Contractor / City of Temple Terrace 

*Reappointed