Washington Association of Building Officials

	2012 Washington State Amendments Now Available The 2012 Washington State Amendments are now available in The WABO Bookstore. Amendments go into effect on July 1, 2013. As in the past, they are color coded and 3-hole punched, ready to insert into your code books. Remember, WABO members receive a discount. Click here ________________________________________
	Washington State Energy Code The 2012 Washington State Energy Code is now available for download on the Washington State Building Code Council's (SBCC) website. Please click here to reach the links for the PDF versions to the WAC 51-11C (Commercial), WAC 51-11R (Residential), and the Appendix Chapters. Scroll down to reach the Energy Code section. ________________________________________
	WABO President's Report As code officials we are in a position to affect the safety of our communities and those visiting them through our enforcement efforts and our code development process at the state and national level. Even though most of our work goes on behind the scene, we are the first line of defense in the built environment where our citizens work and live. My desire is to see Building Official’s in the headlines as a positive thing, being recognized for the great work we are doing, as opposed to when there has been a structural failure and the official is put on the defensive. Read more ________________________________________
	WABO Committee Reports Several WABO committees met at the WABO Spring meeting in Leavenworth to discuss legislative issues, new special inspection category for fire resistant penetrations and joints, emergency management response procedures and future training opportunities. Participation in committee work is a very important part of being a WABO member. Please consider joining to assist your code official colleagues across the state. Read more ________________________________________
	WABO Adopts New Mentoring Program Several generous WABO members have volunteered to be a mentor for their colleagues across the state. If you have questions, concerns or just want to run something by a person who may have once been in your shoes, feel free to call on any of the folks listed. Click here _______________________________________
	Emergency Management Mutual Aid Toolbox Apply to become an Emergency Responder Read more _______________________________

WABO

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. Many services are offered to WABO members:

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Welder Certification

Special Inspection Certification

Code Development

Code Official Accreditation

Education

What's New

WABO Welder Renewal
Now Available Online

Expiration Date - April 1, 2013

Expiration Date - July 1, 2013