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Building code professionals can receive industry specific continuing education at PENNBOC’s annual conference & trade show. The 2024 Conference and Trade Show will be held on September 18-20, 2024, at the HISTORIC HOTEL BETHLEHEM in downtowns BETHLEHEM, PA.

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Latest News

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 […]

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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...

Public Comment Period for2021 Codes Closes on Aug 30th

The public commenting period for Pennsylvania's adoption of the 2021 International Codes will be closing on August 30, 2023. Comment submissions are currently open for any section of the 2021 code. Your submission requires the following information: The...

Lack of Communication from BCO to Zoning Officer Leads to Variance by Estoppel

In McLogie Properties v. Kidder Twp ZHB (Carbon County) ___ A.3d ____, 2023 WL 4276962 (Pa.Cmwlth. June 30, 2023), the Pa. Commonwealth Court ruled that the property owner was entitled to a variance by estoppel to leave a house as constructed, even though it violated...

Nomination Hearing of Nancy Walker as PA Secretary of Labor & Industry

On June 20, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Senate Labor and Industry Committee met to consider the nomination of Nancy Walker as Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry.  The Committee voted to report the nomination with a favorable recommendation. ...

Upcoming Events

PENNBOC REGION 6 TRAINING (3/19/24): Let’s Talk Electrical Code

Let’s Talk Electrical Code Join us for a day to learn about National Electrical Code 2017/2020 Presented by:International Association of Electrical Inspectors Western Pennsylvania Chapter& PENNBOC REGION 6 Date: March 19, 2024 Time: Registration - 7:30...

PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING (3/14/24): 2018 IBC Firestopping, Joint Systems & Damper

PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING COURSE Topic: 2018 IBC Firestopping, Joint Systems & Damper Description:  This course discusses the details and requirements for dampers, penetration firestops and joint systems. Including a look at the concepts, testing, and...

2024 PHRC Housing Conference

On March 27-28, the 2024 PHRC Housing Conference highlights best practices, regulation, and innovation in the housing industry. Invited speakers present on a wide-range of topics, including codes & construction, high-performance & offsite construction,...

Job Opportunities

Permit Clerk, Tredyffrin Township

Tredyffrin Township, Chester County is seeking to fill the position of Permit Clerk to support our Planning and Zoning department. The Permit Clerk receives, reviews, and processes permit applications; assist residents and contractors on the phone, in person, and via...

HOUSING INSPECTOR, City of Bethlehem

HOUSING INSPECTOR DepartmentCommunity & Economic Development Type of PositionFull-time, Contract Salary/Pay Rate$58,000 - $80,000 annual based on experience Deadline to Applyongoing MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Considerable construction and public contact experience and...

COMMERCIAL PLAN EXAMINER / BUILDING INSPECTOR, CENTRE REGION COG

The Centre Region Council of Governments is accepting applications for the position of Commercial Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, for Centre Region Code Administration, which serves seven municipalities (population of 100,000) in Centre County. This is a technical...

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, New Castle County, DE

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (PAY GRADE 21) AFSCME LOCAL 1607Salary: $42,432.00 - $65,828.00 Annually Location: New Castle, DE Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 05502024 Department: Land Use Division: Land Use Opening Date: 02/13/2024 Closing Date: 3/8/2024 11:59 PM...

Inspector, Venango County

Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. is seeking an inspector to cover 6 Counties in NW PA who has all or most commercial certs and plan review a plus. Must be able to relocate to the Crawford/Erie area. Great work environment and perks. Check out our website at:...

Building Permits Manager, Gaithersburg, MD

The City of Gaithersburg (MD) Department of Planning & Code Administration, Permits & Inspections Division, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to manage and coordinate building permitting activities and functions, including review and...

Code Enforcement Officer/Rental Inspector, Pittsburgh area

This position is a full-time, benefited position, split evenly between the Boroughs of Etna and Sharpsburg. In Etna, the person will perform both code enforcement and rental inspections. In Sharpsburg, the person will perform rental inspections. The position reports...

PA Code Enforcement Officer, Derry Township (Hershey)

The Township of Derry Dept. of Community Development is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer.  The successful candidate will be tasked with administration of the PA Uniform Construction Code (PA-UCC), International...