WABO 2014 Annual Education Institute

The 2014 Annual Education Institute is scheduled for March 24-27, 2014, located at the Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel. Registration for this important training opportunity is now available online. This year's Institute will provide several leadership training sessions, hazardous materials, fire protection systems, wall bracing, IBC fundamentals, accessibility, decks and handrails, and much much more.Two classes are full, so don't wait!

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Week Eight Legislative Report

Last Friday at 5:00 p.m. was the last major cutoff before session adjourns this coming Thursday. The House and Senate have both passed their budgets and just need to work out the details in conference committee before passing the final budget this week. A few major policy issues remain unresolved, but it is expected the Legislature will finish its work this week and adjourn Sine Die.

HB 2214 and SB 6018, the Code Official Apprenticeship Funding bills, both died in fiscal committees.

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WABO Spring Business Meeting - Leavenworth

Make plans to attend the 2014 WABO Spring Business Meeting scheduled for April 24-25 in Leavenworth. Join your colleagues at the Enzian Inn to discuss the important issues of your organization. WABO will once again offer free registration and hotel room for members who have not been able to attend a meeting in the last year. The Professional Development session will be held on Thursday (rather than Friday) so that more people can benefit from the training.

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Code Official Apprenticeship Program (COAP)

WABO is currently working on funding for the apprenticeship program. Once funding is in place, information on how to become involved either as an apprentice or a hiring jurisdiction will be posted on this website. We are very excited to get the program up and running so we can provide a well-trained workforce for the future!

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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.

Prescriptive Checklist for the 2012 Washington State Energy Code

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WABO 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.

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Emergency Management Mutual Aid Toolbox
Apply to become an Emergency Responder

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