Washington Association of Building Officials

 

WABO Office Closing Early

The WABO Administrative Office will be closing early on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM to have their staff party.
The Office will  reopen on Monday, December 16th at 8:00 AM. 


 

WABO 2025 Winter Committee Meeting

Registration for the 2025 WABO Winter Committee Meeting is now available. The 2025 meeting will be held virtually on  February 6, 2025, via Zoom.  We are once again planning to visit legislators 'virtually' this year during the week of February 10 - February 14, 2025 to request their support for WABO issues.  If you are interested in attending the virtual legislator meetings, please make sure to answer 'yes' on the registration form when prompted and the appropriate questions will populate and we will gather the necessary information needed for Marian to schedule your meeting with your representative(s).

Information/Registration

WABO Bookstore December Holiday Closure

The WABO Bookstore Vendors will be closing in December for the holidays and will not reopen again until after the new year. For guaranteed shipping WABO Bookstore must receive orders by Wednesday, December 11, 2024. We will attempt to anticipate the needs of our members and have ample stock of regular items. If you place your order after December 11th, we cannot guarantee stock or that you will receive your requested items by the end of 2024. Do not delay order TODAY!!

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Leading the Way In A Changing World - President Spencer's 2024-2025 Theme

WABO member David Spencer was sworn in as ICC's 2024-2025 President and the video of the installation by his father, David Spencer, is now available on online for members to view (fast forward to 51 minute mark).  President Spencer's announces his theme for this year - Leading the Way in a Changing World.  Congratulations to David Spencer on this great accomplishment!


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

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.

Award Information / Information


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 Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

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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