Washington Association of Building Officials
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WABO 2021 Spring Quarterly Meeting
Registration for the 2021 Spring Quarterly meeting is now available. The 2021 meeting will be held virtually on April 22, 2021 via Zoom Conferencing. WABO is pleased to offer professional development on April 23, 2021 via Zoom Conferencing. PIMA will be presenting training on Foam Plastic Insulation - Exterior
Wall Fire Safety & Reroofing Seminar.
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2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes April 11 – May 5
Registration is now open for the 2021 Committee Action Hearings for the Group A International Codes. This year’s code hearings — hosted virtually from April 11 through May 5, 2021 — offer Code Council members/non-members, code officials, architects, builders, engineers, fire and energy conservation professionals the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes.
Registration is REQUIRED to participate OR view hearings.
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Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention
FEMA’s landmark study, “Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study,” shows that modern building codes lead to major reduction in property losses from natural disasters. The FEMA report calculates losses from three types of natural hazard (earthquakes, flooding, & hurricane winds) for each state and Washington, D.C. To read the study and find out more information, click here.
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WABO 2020 Fall Business Meeting
Over 50 members from around the state gathered virtually to attend the Fall Quarterly Business Meeting on October 1, 2020. President Aldworth presented Past President Allshouse with a 'golden'gavel in appreciation of his excellent leadership and highlighted his many accomplishments during his tenure.
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WABO Membership
The Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) was incorporated in 1977 to promote building codes and standards that safeguard the public health and safety; advise on legislative matters; assist in the development of national and state codes; provide educational opportunities for its members; and preserve local government control of code administration.
Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) Program
Kelly Mayo - Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
L & I frequently receives inquiries regarding the rules and requirements for "tiny house(s)." An informative website page has been developed to help assist jurisdictions.
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