Washington Association of Building Officials
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WABO Office Closure
In honor of Labor Day the WABO Administrative Office will be closed, Monday September 2nd. We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
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Action Required to Ensure Voting Privileges at ICC Annual Business Meeting
Voter validation is required to vote at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) during the 2024 Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA. You must be validated by your primary representative each three-year code cycle. Please have them validate your voting credentials by Sept. 21, 2024, in order to vote at the ABM. To check your voter validation status, visit your myICC page.
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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.
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WABO 2024 Summer Business Meeting
Members from around the state took time from their busy schedule to learn, share, and connect at the university of Puget Sound for the 2024 Summer Business Meeting. First Timers who attended were able to network with their colleagues from around Washington.
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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:
PERMIT TECHNICIANS
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BUILDING INSPECTORS
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PLANS EXAMINERS
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BUILDING OFFICIALS
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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).
Click here for more information about the COAP Program.
Questions? Call Melissa (360) 628-8669 or email [email protected]
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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).
Questions? Call Melissa (360) 628-8669 or email [email protected]
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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.
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.
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