Washington Association of Building Officials

WABO 2025 Annual Education Institute

Registration for the 2025 Annual Education Institute (AEI) is now open!  The 2025 AEI is scheduled for March 17-20, 2025 at the Lynnwood Event Center.  WABO members receive a discount as well as reduced rates for registering early - register early as classes do fill up fast!

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WABO 2025 Annual Business Meeting

Registration for the 2025 WABO Annual Business Meeting is now available. The meeting is scheduled for April 17-18, 2025, at the Icicle Village Resort in Leavenworth, WA.  This special meeting includes the election of Board Members and the Annual Awards Banquet.  Reserve your room early as the room block ends on March 17, 2025.  Individual reservations can be made by reserving online or by calling the hotel directly at 800-961-0162, please mention group code 44518A when making your reservations to receive a special WABO room rate of $144.

WABO members are also looking for dedicated individuals willing to volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors.  If you would like to become a leader in our great organization, click here.

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Do You Know Someone Who Deserves A WABO Award?

The Washington Association of Building Officials is seeking nominations for individuals deserving special recognition through our prestigious Awards Program.  Submitting an an award nomination is a great way to acknowledge individuals, chapters or organizations who have distinguished themselves in service to the Association and / or Profession.  Recommendations must be received by Monday, March 17th to be considered.  The awards will be announced and presented on April 17, 2025 during the WABO Annual Awards Banquet at the 2025 Annual Business Meeting.

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Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month started a U.S. campaign 45 years ago.  Today it's celebrated worldwide.  The 45th Annual Building Safety Month will kick off May 1, 2025 with this year's theme:  Game On!  If you are not familiar with building safety month, it is your opportunity to get in front of the public, your elected officials and other departments to highlight what you do and its importance.  For your convenience we have included a Building Safety Month template as well as WABO's Building Safety Month proclamation for review.  Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to see if you can get your mayor and council to approve your jurisdiction's proclamation.  If you are familiar with it, these forms are modified from ones in the past, so please utilize the template language.  If you are successful in obtaining a proclamation from your jurisdiction, please let the WABO office know so we can compile and share with with ICC.  The WABO Board of Directors would like to show the nation that Washington supports Building Safety Month!

• Week 1 - The Warm Up (May 1-3)
• Week 2 - Build Your Offense (May 4-10)
• Week 3 - Build Your Defense (May 11-17)
• Week 4 - The Starting Line Up (May 18-24)
• Week 5 - Going Into Overtime (May 25-31)

Celebrate with us by using ICC's hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2025 on social media!

WABO 2024 Fall Business Meeting

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

President and Committee Reports