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Welcome to WABO
"Leading the way to excellence in building and life safety."
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. Many services are offered to WABO members:
| WABO Bookstore | The primary source for international, national, and Washington State Amendments to building codes. WABO members receive a discount! |
| Training | Conduct educational seminars and the Annual Education Institute to keep professional personnel current on code enforcement issues. |
| Welder Certification | Development and implementation of a structural steel certification program for welders, welder examiners and testing agencies. This progrma is recognized as a model in the United States. |
| Special Inspection Certification | This certification and registration program is for special inspection laboratories and inspectors to provide building departments the means to meet the obligation imposed on the building officals to approve special inspectors. |
| WABO Jobnet | Find out what is available in the job market. |
| Code Development | WABO actively participates in the development of building code development process on a state and national level. |
Latest WABO News
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WABO Code Official Accreditation Program - FINAL |
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Community Building Code Administrative Grant Info |
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THE WABO NEWS - Fall 2009 |
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2010 WABO Legislative Positions |
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Request for WABO Code Hearing Scholarship |
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Washington Association of Building Officials
New Office Location (Feb 22, 2010)
1217 4th Avenue, Suite 101
Olympia, WA 98506
New Phone Number: 360-628-8669
Mailing Address Remains the Same:
P. O. Box 7310, Olympia, WA 98507
Toll Free: 1-888-664-9515
