Conference & Trade Show

Building code professionals can receive industry specific continuing education at PENNBOC’s annual conference & trade show. The 2025 Conference and Trade Show will be held on September 17-19, 2025, at the BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER in Berks County, PA.

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Latest News

Take Advantage of the ICC Mentorship Program

The International Code Council recently launched an updated mentorship program, an exclusive member benefit designed to support professional growth and strengthen the building safety industry. Whether a Code Council member is looking to advance their career or...
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2024 General Assembly Election Results

Following the 2024 General Elections in Pennsylvania, the composition of the General Assembly has seen little change.PA State Senate- See all results here.  With 25 of the 50 State Senators on the ballot, the Senate breakdown for the 2025-2026 Session will continue to be 28 Republicans to 22 Democrats. There were only two real changes. In the […]

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”...
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Upcoming Events

PENNBOC REGION 2 TRAINING (05/13/25): Automatic Fire Alarm Systems

PENNBOC REGION 2 Training: Automatic Fire Alarm Systems Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Schedule:8:00am -- Registration9:00am-12:30pm -- Training (lunch provided) Cost: $45 PENNBOC Members (log-in); $55 Non-Members Location: Kistler O'Brien Corporate Building, 2210 City...
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PENNBOC REGION 6 TRAINING (05/28/25): 2021 IMC Design and Plan Overview / Certified Flue Gas Venting

PENNBOC REGION 6 TRAINING EVENT Topics: 2021 IMC Design and Plan Overview / Certified Flue Gas Venting(Download Event Flyer) Course Outline:  Training Focus (Session 1): 2021 IMC Design and Plan OverviewPresenter: Gary Anthony Gauthier, ICC PMG Team--Summarize the...
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PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING (06/12/25): 2021 IRC Inspector Insights & 2021 IRC Deck Construction

PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING COURSE Topic: 2021 IRC Inspector Insights (3 hrs.) & 2021 IRC Deck Construction (3 hrs.) Description:  This full-day training event is comprised of two separate topics... 2021 IRC Inspector Insights: Mid-career residential inspectors...
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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...
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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....
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Job Opportunities

RENTAL INSPECTOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, BOROUGH OF SHARPSBURG

RENTAL INSPECTOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BOROUGH OF SHARPSBURG This position is a full-time, benefited position that reports to the Borough Manager. Essential Job Functions •             Enforce all...
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Public Works Assistant Manager, Silver Spring Township

TITLE: Public Works Assistant Manager, Silver Spring Township DEPARTMENT: Public Works CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) JOB CLASS: Manager II REPORTS TO: Public Works Director GENERAL SUMMARY: Managerial position accountable for the oversight, management,...
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Code Enforcement Officer, Silver Spring Township

TITLE: Code Enforcement Officer, Silver Spring Township DEPARTMENT: Community Development POSITION SUMMARY: This is an administrative and technical position requiring inspections and enforcement of Silver Spring Township codes and ordinances not administered by the...
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Fire Code Administrator, North Whitehall Township

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position fills several needs and roles in the day-to-day operations of the township. This person is responsible for performing duties related to all aspects of fire code and safety within the township. In addition to being trained in conducting...
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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR, City of Butler

The City of Butler is accepting applications and resumes for the position of CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / BUILDING INSPECTOR that will be filled in 2025.  This position is appointed by City Council and is an “at will” employee.  The Code Enforcement Officer / Building...
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Administrative Services Manager, State College

Location: Centre Region Council of Governments (COG), State College, PA Deadline to Apply: Open until filled, with first application review on March 24 – Apply Now!Starting Salary Range: $78,827 to $86,710 (DOQ) with an excellent benefits package The Centre Region...
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Code Compliance Inspector, Norristown

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Commercial Code Official, Bethlehem Township

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