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Educational Opportunities

Advancing Code Knowledge. Strengthening Communities.

WABO is committed to advancing education and professional development for building officials, inspectors, permit technicians, and industry partners across Washington. Through accessible training, meaningful learning opportunities, and resources that support code knowledge and consistent application, WABO helps strengthen the skills of its members while promoting safe, resilient, and thriving communities.

WABO Self Paced Training

WABO’s self-paced training opportunities provide flexible, convenient access to education designed to support building officials, inspectors, permit technicians, and industry professionals at every stage of their careers. These online learning options allow participants to strengthen code knowledge, build professional skills, and stay current with industry practices—on a schedule that works for them.

Plumbing Design & Installation

The Self-Paced Plumbing Design & Installation course provides participants with a flexible opportunity to strengthen their understanding of plumbing system design, installation requirements, and code-related best practices. Designed for building officials, inspectors, permit technicians, designers, contractors, and other industry professionals, this course supports practical code application and helps participants build confidence in reviewing, inspecting, and understanding plumbing systems at their own pace.
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Self-Paced Training Coming Soon – Structures for Non-Engineers & Mechanical Design and Efficiency

Annual Education Institute

WABO’s Annual Education Institute brings together building officials, inspectors, permit technicians, design professionals, contractors, and industry partners for focused training, professional development, and meaningful collaboration. This premier educational event offers timely code-related courses, practical learning opportunities, and valuable networking designed to strengthen knowledge, support consistent code application, and advance safer communities throughout Washington.

Save The Date - March 15-18, 2027

Muckleshoot Resort, Auburn, WA

If you are interested in signing up as a vendor at WABO’s Annual Education Institute, please contact the WABO office to make sure you are on our distribution list.

Code Official Accreditation Program

Washington’s communities rely on the expertise of skilled professionals to ensure every home and workplace is built to last.  The WABO Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP) provides the specialized training necessary to meet this critical demand.

Whether you are entering the field or advancing your career, our curriculum equips you with the technical mastery and legal knowledge required to protect and uphold the highest standards of building safety.

The WABO Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP) provides a state-licensed, 100% online pathway to a rewarding career in building code administration.

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