WABO SEAW White Papers

WABO/SEAW Liaison Committee

White Papers

Committee Mission Statement:

• Improve communications between the public jurisdictions that administer building codes and the engineering design community that prepares construction documents.

• Improve consistency and quality of engineering submittals and project reviews.

• Build consensus between the engineering design community and building officials with regard to code interpretation and submittal requirements.

WABO Committee Members: Chris Ricketts, Jerry Barbera, Jon Siu, Dan Sully, Lee Kranz

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WP-1	Guideline - Structural Plan Review Philosophy
WP-2	Wet Sealing and Signing of Structural Submittals
WP-3	Guideline for Determining Wind Loads on Structures
WP-4	Structural Permit Submittal Guidelines
WP-5	Guideline - Post-Disaster Contract Safety Evaluations
WP-6a	Phased Permit Approvals
WP-7	Seismic Design and Gravity Support Requirements for Nonstructural Components
WP-8	Guidelines for Determining Snow Loads in Washington State
WP-9	Threaded Rod Holdown Systems In Wood Frame Buildings