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 Available Online 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 Welcome to a new year! I for one have high hopes for this year. After all, we are still alive having survived two potential world ending calamities. First the world did not end when the Mayan calendar came to a close as some were predicting, and, secondly, the large asteroid only passed in close proximity to our world, if it had struck near a populated area it would have been a huge strain on WABO’s Disaster Response efforts, FEMA and all world relief organizations. Read more ________________________________________
	WABO Survey Legislation to change the 3-year code adoption cycle to every 6 years was introduced (SB 5378) in the Washington Legislature. WABO conducted a survey of the members to find out how they feel about such a dramatic change. If you would like to see the survey results, click here. You must be logged in as a member. ________________________________________
	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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Education

What's New

WABO Welder Renewal
Now Available Online

Expiration Date - April 1, 2013

Expiration Date - July 1, 2013