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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

FEMA Building Code Adoption & Enforcement Playbooks Released

FEMA’s Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is intended for officials involved in adopting and enforcing building codes. The Playbook provides guidance to AHJs considering the adoption of the most current model building codes to...

2021 ICC Codes Implementation Date Delayed

I hope that this email finds you well. As many of you may have heard, the UCC update moving from the 2018 to 2021 International Codes as of this date has not been reviewed by the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission. Based on this, the original date...

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...

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. […]

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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) Program Establishes the PA SITES program within the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the PA SITES […]

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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...

Upcoming Events

PENNBOC REGION 2 TRAINING (7/22/25): Property Maintenance Roundtable & Iron Pigs Game

PENNBOC REGION 2 TRAINING COURSE TOPIC: Property Maintenance Enforcement Roundtable & Iron Pigs Game DESCRIPTION: Join fellow building code officials for an engaging and practical roundtable discussion focused on the real-world challenges of property...

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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

Building Code Official, Willistown Township

Willistown Township, Chester County is accepting applications for a Building Code Official. POSITION SUMMARY: The Building Code Official (BCO) is responsible for enforcing Township ordinances, codes, and regulations related to building, health, and safety. This role...

THIRD PARTY INSPECTION & REVIEW SERVICES RFP, LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP

2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THIRD PARTY INSPECTION & REVIEW SERVICES General Information Lower Gwynedd Township (“the Township”) is governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors and has a population of approximately 12,000 residents. The Township’s...

Staff Assistant, State College

Location: Centre Region Council of Governments (COG), State College, PADeadline to Apply: Open until filled, with first application review on July 21 – Apply Now!Starting Salary Range: $43,056 to $47,362 (DOQ) with an excellent benefits package The Centre Region...

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. This position is appointed by City Council and is an “at will” employee. The Code Enforcement Officer / Building Inspector is a...

Commercial Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner, State College

Job Posting – Centre Region Council of Governments / Code Location: Centre Region Council of Governments (COG), State College, PADeadline to Apply: Open until filled, with first application review on July 7 – Apply Now!Starting Salary Range: $65,146 to $71,660 (DOQ)...

Building & Construction Superintendent, City of Allentown

City of Allentown is accepting applications for Building & Construction Superintendent. Title: Building & Construction Superintendent Grade...

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR, CITY OF BUTLER

Codes Office Coordinator, Londonderry Township (Dauphin)

Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, has an opening for a Codes Office Coordinator. The Codes Office Coordinator will perform the following functions and responsibilities: · Shall act as the initial contact for all in-person and phone contacts in the Codes Department...

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