Washington Association of Building Officials

Building Safety Month Challenge

Building Safety Month started as a U.S. campaign 43 years ago.  Today it's celebrated worldwide.  The 43rd Annual Building Safety Month will kick off May 1, 2023 with this year's theme:  It Starts with YOU!  If you are not familiar with building safety month, it is your opportunity to get in front of the public, your elected officials and other departments to highlight what we do and its importance. For your convenience we have included a  Building Safey Month Template  as well as WABO's Building Safety Month proclamation  for review.  Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to see if you can get your mayor and council to approve your jurisdiction's proclamation by April 14, 2023. If you are familiar with it, these forms are modified from ones in the past, so please utilize the template language.  If you are successful in obtaining a proclamation from your jurisdiction, please let the WABO office know so we can compile and share with ICC.  The WABO Board of Directors would like to show the nation that Washington supports Building Safety Month.   For all jurisdictional proclamations received, you will be entered into a drawing to win a WABO Business Meeting of your choice!

 Safety in the built environment is an essential component of maintaining public health, making Building Safety Month more relevant than ever.  The International Code Council has several great toolkits (coming soon!) available to jurisdictions that can be utilized during the month long event.

• Week 1 - Building Safety Starts at Home
• Week 2 - Building Safety Professionals and You
• Week 3 - Prepare Your Community
• Week 4 - Advocate for Your Community
• Week 5 - Solving Challenges Together

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WABO 2023 Annual Education Institute

Registration for the 2023 Annual Education Institute (AEI) is now open!  The 2023 AEI is scheduled for March 20-24, 2023 at the Lynnwood Events Center (formerly known as the Lynnwood Convention Center).  WABO members receive a discount as well as reduced rates for registering early.  Registration fees remain rolled back to 2010 pricing - register early as classes fill up fast!

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WABO 2023 Annual Business Meeting

Registration for the 2023 WABO Annual Business Meeting is now available.  The meeting is scheduled for April 20-21, 2023, at the Enzian Inn in Leavenworth, WA.  This special meeting is includes the election of Board members and the Annual Awards Banquet.  Reserve your room early as the room block ends on March 20, 2023.   Please call 800-223-8511 for a special room rate of $199-$208 and mention WABO and group code 10633 when making your reservations.

WABO members are also looking for dedicated individuals willing to volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors.  If you would like to become a leader in our great organization, click here.

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COAP Seeking Qualified Instructors

The WABO Code Official Accreditation Program (COAP) Committee is currently seeking instructors for the WABO-COAP Program! If you are interested in sharing your knowledge, skills and abilities with the next generation of Code Officials entering and growing in the profession, please take this exciting opportunity to join the team! You can apply online to submit your resume and areas of interest.

Click here for more information about the COAP Program.

For detailed information about this opportunity, or for further questions, please e-mail [email protected]

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WABO 2022 Fall Business Meeting

Over 70 people gathered at The Historic Davenport in Spokane for the WABO Fall Quarterly Business Meeting on October 27-28, 2022.   A record number of first timers attended and were able to network with their colleagues from around Washington.

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