Washington Assn of Building Officials

Technical Code Development Program, Bookstore, Sponsor, Member Dues, Job Postings & Newsletter Ad. Technical Code Program: A platform provided to review and prepare recommended positions for state and national code development-related matters for the membership. The committee serves as a technical resource for the executive board and WABO membership on code development. Bookstore - To offer a local source for purchase of code books and code related materials to members and the public. A total of 2,419 books and other documents were sold to our members and the public during the fiscal year. Sponsor: A program for companies to increase their visibility within our organization. Sponsorship funds help offset the costs of meetings, training sessions and new WABO programs. Member Dues: membership provides members legislative updates, quarterly newsletters, networking opportunities informational website, discounted rates for meetings, education & books and full time association staff. Job Postings: To offer a local dashboard for job listings for jurisdiction or local company positions. Newsletter Ad: A opportunity for sponsors to advertise in the WABO quarterly newsletter.

Training and Education Programs: Provide quality educational opportunities to building officials, plans examiners, inspectors, fire officials, permit technicians and others in the construction industry that provide attendees with valuable information and required continuing education units. A total of 22 classes were held at our educational institute this year with a total of 1,610 attendees. Was 1 two-day seminars presented during 22/23 with 31 attendees. The code official accreditation program held classes with a total of 123 registrations . 28 WA Code Officials met the qualifications and have become Accredited Code Officials. Business Meetings: Held quarterly membership meetings and professional development sessions. There were a total of 228 participants.

Certification Program for welders, special inspection agencies, special inspectors and off-site fabricators. To establish uniform qualification procedures and testing for certification of welders and welding operators for building officials. SIRP Program assists building officials with requirements of Ch. 17 of the International Building Code by establishing up-to-date qualification criteria and guidelines for registering special inspection agencies, fabrication facilities and for testing and certifying special inspectors. A database of 8,264 welders, 57 weld agencies, 24 special inspection agencies, 435 special inspectors, and 15 fabrication facilities is maintained.