Washington Association of Building Officials

 

WABO 2024 Summer Business Meeting

Registration for the 2024 WABO Summer Business Meeting is now available. The meeting is scheduled for July 18-19, 2024, at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. If this is your first meeting, sign up for a WABO scholarship which covers your registration and two-night accommodations.  

Information/Registration
Meeting Packet
UPS Campus Map

 The University of Puget Sound campus map has been marked with locations of interest. Thomas hall (number 44), the location of the Tahoma room, is marked with a red star, is where the business meeting will be held. The residential building where the members who selected overnight dorm accommodations is marked with an orange star. There is a red "X" on the two parking lots nearest to these buildings, these lots will be available for member parking. 

 


WABO 2024 Annual Business Meeting

Members from around the state took time from their busy schedule to learn, share, and connect at the Icicle Village Resort for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting. First Timers who attended were able to network with their colleagues from around Washington.

President and Committee Reports

COAP Seeking Qualified Instructors

The WABO Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP) is currently seeking instructors for Year 1 - Permit Technician! If you are interested in sharing your knowledge, skills and abilities with the next generation of Code Officials entering and growing in the profession, please take this exciting opportunity to join the team!

APPLY NOW

Click here for more information about the COAP Program.

Questions? Call Melissa (360) 628-8669 or email [email protected]


WABO Plumbing Design & Installation

The WABO Accreditation Program is offering a completely online self-paced course based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as well as portions of the 2021 Model Codes. Each self-guided module consists of explanations, examples, and knowledge checks. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and 0.8 International Code Council (ICC) Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

More Information/Registration

Questions? Call Melissa (360) 628-8669 or email [email protected]




WABO Membership

The Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) was incorporated in 1977 to promote building codes and standards that safeguard the public health and safety; advise on legislative matters; assist in the development of national and state codes; provide educational opportunities for its members; and preserve local government control of code administration.

WABO Membership Application


Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) Program

Michael Luke - Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

L & I frequently receives inquiries regarding the rules and requirements for "tiny house(s)." An informative website page has been developed to help assist jurisdictions.
 
Tiny house(s) resource page
Tiny House Presentation