Chair – James Tumelson, CBO/MCP, ACO – City of Edgewood OVERVIEW Accreditation is a committee of the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) tasked with the development, maintenance, and marketing of the Accredited Code Official (ACO) program and the Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP). The committee is responsible for developing and recommending course curriculum, monitoring deliverables and being an advocate for Washington State code officials learning opportunities. MISSION
MISSION OF THE CODE OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (COAP) Promote the effective administration of construction codes in Washington State by supporting the development of professional administrative, technical, and customer services skills for permit technicians, building inspectors and plans examiners:
CODE OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (COAP) CHARGES
MISSION OF THE ACCREDITED CODE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (ACO) Validate Code Officials of Washington on their character, values, education, credentials, involvement, and technical knowledge of the laws related to state adopted building codes including, but not limited to, administrative procedures, architectural barriers, and Washington amendments to the administrative codes
ACCREDITED CODE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (ACO) CHARGES
WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER WITH THIS COMMITTEE Succession planning is one of the most important things a leader can do for their organization. Providing opportunity, training technical skills, and sharing knowledge gained through years of experience are all important aspects of this work. By joining the Accreditation Committee, you will have the opportunity to participate in building and sustaining a program that will allow you to grow as an individual. JOIN TODAY |