Washington Association of Building Officials

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

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

Energy Code Task Force Survey

In collaboration with the WABO Energy Code Task Force, WABO is seeking to increase the effectiveness of the Tip Sheets through updates and refinement.

We have created a survey for WABO members in Washington to help determine the interest level of the Tip Sheets and their effectiveness.

Take Our Survey 

WAsafe Building Safety Evaluator Survey

In collaboration with the WABO Emergency Management Committee, WAsafe is seeking to increase the effectiveness of the Building Safety Evaluator (BSE) program through the recruitment of jurisdictional staff throughout Washington State. As we all know, the aftermath of natural events such as earthquakes, floods, or fire, impacts the immediate areas much harder, straining resources and the available workforce much more significantly than those areas located farther from the event. For this reason, it is important that each one of our jurisdictions can rely upon the availability of WAsafe BSE’s from across a wide geographical area of WA State.

We have created a survey for members in all regions of Washington to help determine the interest level of attending a training class to become a WASafe Building Safety Evaluator. The training class is an expanded version of ATC-20 (Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings), with elements of ATC-45 (Safety evaluation of Buildings after Wind Storms and Floods) and Washington State law also included. The class would be in-person and is approximately seven hours long. Depending on interest, the class would be offered in a convenient location.

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Regardless of where you are located in Washington, we strongly encourage you and your coworkers to become a registered WAsafe Building Safety Evaluator!

Questions? Call Melissa (360) 628-8669 or email [email protected]