Washington Association of Building Officials

 

WABO 2024 Fall Business Meeting

Registration for the 2024 WABO Fall Business Meeting is now available. The meeting is scheduled for October 17-18, 2024, at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA.  Don't wait to reserve your room as the room block ends September 25, 2024 with a special rate of $152.   Please call (888) 475-3100 and mention WABO and the event dates when making your reservations.  If this is your first meeting, sign up for a WABO scholarship which covers your registration and two-night accommodations.  

Information/Registration

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

WABO Code Official Accreditation Program

Everyone deserves to live and work in safe structures. Do your part by finding a rewarding career in protecting the public as a building code administrator. Enroll in this four-year, Washington State licensed, completely online program to fill a continuing demand for qualified:

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The WABO Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP) is designed to provide in-depth training tailored to prepare individuals for positions within Washington State building departments. This four-year, Washington State licensed, completely online program awards a certificate upon satisfactory completion of each year. By completing International Code Council certifications, individuals have the opportunity of gaining Accreditation through the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO).

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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