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2024 PENNBOC Conference & Trade Show

PENNBOC’s 2024 Conference & Trade Show is planned for September 18-20, 2024, at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

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Attend 2024 PENNBOC Conference!

PENNBOC’s 2024 Conference and Trade Show will be held on September 18-20, 2024, at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018; Hotel Main Phone: (855) 264-2598; Hotel Reservations Phone: (888) 231-9320; Hotel website. PENNBOC is offering...

PA Fiscal Code Bill 2024-25

On July 11, 2024, the Pennsylvania General Assembly adopted the Fiscal Code Bill for the Commonwealth as Act 54 of 2024 (see summary) which includes the following highlights:Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) ProgramEstablishes the PA SITES program within the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the PA SITES Debt Service […]

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Exhibit at PENNBOC’s 2024 Conference

PENNBOC’s Conference is the right place -- a neutral place -- to introduce your products to the people who will be inspecting them. There is no other place where you can reach so many building code officials in one place at one time. PENNBOC’s 2024 Conference and...

2023 BRIC Awards Include Historic $137 million for Building Codes

Now in its fourth year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program has developed a specific stream of funding that will be focused on building code adoption and enforcement. The Agency has made...

Watch Recording of Webinar with PA L&I & DCED – Insights to Advisory on Industrialized Buildings & Building Components

On 10/19/23, PENNBOC held a live webinar for members Insight to Advisory on Industrialized Buildings and Building. A recording of that webinar if included below for informational purposes (not for continuing education credit).Description: Components Recently, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), under authority of section 5 of the Industrialized Housing Act amended […]

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PENNBOC’s 2023 “John Eby Excellence in Leadership Award” Presented to Paul Purtell

In 2022, PENNBOC created a new award to recognize superior leadership contributions by a code official to the organization and to the profession. The award is named after long-time PENNBOC member & leader, John Eby (Region 5). The “Excellence in Leadership Award”...

Advisory on Industrialized Buildings & Building Components

The PA Department of Labor & Industry has recently created an advisory related to Industrialized Buildings and Building Components that is in the process of being published on L&I's website HERE. You can also download it HERE. The Advisory states: Section 901...

2023 PENNBOC Annual Business Meeting

PENNBOC will be holding its annual business meeting & election of officers at 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Aspire Hotel, 2632 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The annual business meeting will be held in conjunction with...

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PENNBOC REGION 6 TRAINING (11/07/24): 2018 IBC Accessibility and Usability – Commercial and Residential

PENNBOC REGION 6 TRAINING COURSE Topic: 2018 IBC Accessibility and Usability - Commercial and Residential Summary: Seminar will cover minimum requirements for new or existing construction of accessible commercial facilities for compliance with the 2018...

PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING (9/12/24): 2018 International Residential Code Essentials

PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING COURSE Topic: 2018 International Residential Code Essentials Description: This class examines basic concepts of the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A...

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Virtual Training LIVE STREAMED From the 2024 PENNBOC Conference

The 2024 Conference and Trade Show will be held on September 18-20, 2024, in the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA. If you are unable to attend in-person, we have arranged for select courses to be LIVE STREAMED virtually from the 2024 PENNBOC Conference....

Job Opportunities

Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, Hellertown

The Borough of Hellertown is accepting applications for a full time Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer. The individual selected for this position will be assigned to apply and enforce the zoning, subdivision, land development, property maintenance, flood plain and...

Fire and Disaster Mitigation Program Manager, ICC

ICC Government Relations is seeking candidates for 4 positions for Fire and Disaster Mitigation Program Manager. For full details, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2636909 The Fire and Disaster Mitigation Program Manager develops,...

UCC Building/Electrical Inspector, Southcentral PA

Commonwealth Code Inspection Services. UCC Building Inspector wanted for South Central Pennsylvania. Must have at least 2 UCC certifications (one in electrical). Fulltime-Parttime available. Training available commission or salary position available. Send resume to...

UCC Building/Electrical Inspector, Southcentral PA

Commonwealth Code Inspection Service Inc. is seeking Code officer/Zoning / rental Inspectors in South Central Pennsylvania fulltime -Parttime position available. Prior experience not necessary but will be beneficial. Get paid while being trained. Starting at $25/hour...

Building Code Official, Gibsonia

Professional Code Services, Inc. is a well-established third-party UCC inspection agency serving several municipalities in Western Pennsylvania and is seeking applicants for the full-time building official position. Responsibilities for this position include...

Township Planner, Lower Macungie Township

Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County is accepting applications for a qualified Township Planner. Provides planning, zoning, water resource management, permitting, building inspection, public works and code enforcement services to the Township. Ensures...

Zoning Officer, Lower Macungie Township

Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County is accepting applications for a qualified Zoning Officer. This position assists in the workings and responsibilities of the Zoning Office and Planning Office in a competent, timely, collaborative, and professional manner,...

Zoning Officer, City of Bethlehem

Job Title: Zoning OfficerBureau: Planning & ZoningReports to: Director of Planning & ZoningExempt/Non-Exempt: ExemptDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentUnion Status: TAMS (29T)Compensation: 75 Hrs./260 days/7.5 hrs./day Position Summary: The Zoning...

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