Join PABCO
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PABCO is not accepting new memberships at this time.
Benefits of Membership
Belong to the only organization dedicated to serving the interests of EVERYONE involved in residential and commercial code administration and enforcement in Pennsylvania, through both the UCC and municipal codes and inspection ordinances:
- Building Code Officials
- Plans Examiners
- Inspectors
- Third Party Agencies
- Municipal Managers
- Code Enforcement Officers
- Zoning Officers
- Fire Marshals
- Solicitors
- Certification and Training providers
- Anyone else involved in code administration/enforcement
Legislative and Regulatory Leader
Belong to the only organization dedicated to providing comprehensive information on legislation, legislative affairs, regulation development and regulatory reform for building and municipal code-related issues in Pennsylvania. PABCO represents the interests of those involved in building code administration and enforcement in Harrisburg, as well as municipal code enforcement issues. PABCO is committed to educating state representatives, senators, their staffs and others involved in state government on issues of concern to YOU.
Become a member to receive email alerts on bills that are moving in the State House or Senate that you need to support or oppose. Receive “talking points” to share with your representative or senator on why they should support your position.
Your Window to the State
Important advisories, regulatory updates and more. Save yourself time and effort and let PABCO notify you when there have been changes made to the Building Codes website at the Department of Labor and Industry and changes to the Municipalities Planning Code.
Crucial information
Regular alerts and information via email for everyone involved in professional code administration and enforcement….much of which can only be obtained through PABCO – and which is delivered to your email address – quickly and reliably.
Members-Only Technical Assistance
Post your question or problem and receive responses and friendly advice from other Pennsylvania code officials who are accustomed to dealing with Pennsylvania code enforcement and administrative issues.
Continuing Education and Training
PABCO provides its members with continuing education opportunities related to legislative and regulatory issues – and offers optional UCC continuing education credits as an approved provider. PABCO also provides notice of many other continuing education and training opportunities to help you achieve and maintain your certifications and stay on top of the latest changes.
Complete Your New
Membership Application
Identify your correct membership category & download the corresponding new member application.
Professional Membership
This category of membership is available to any individual who:
- Is a Construction Code Official (certified by the PA Department of Labor and Industry
- in one or more categories as a Plans Examiner or Inspector), or
Is a Building Code Official (certified by the PA Department of Labor and Industry), or - Is engaged in code administration/enforcement at the municipal level of government including but not limited to zoning, property maintenance, rental inspection, resale inspection, fire inspection, life/safety inspection, student housing inspection, vacant structures, blight and revitalization, etc.
Annual Dues: (Introductory first year rate of $40.00)
(2nd and subsequent years billed on an anniversary date basis – $74.00)
Individual / Educational Membership
This category of membership is available to:
- Individuals
- Unincorporated Partnerships
- Sole Proprietorships
- Schools, Colleges, Universities, Technical Centers
- Any UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (except Third Party Agencies)
Which:
- Provide services to those engaged in building and municipal code administration and enforcement, or
- Are interested in furthering the objectives of professional building and municipal code administration and enforcement in Pennsylvania
Annual Dues: Introductory first year rate of $60.00
(2nd and subsequent years billed on an anniversary date basis – $115.00)
Municipal / COG Membership
This category of membership is available to:
- Any municipality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Any Council of Government in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Annual Dues: (First year introductory rate of $150.00)
Renewals rate is on a sliding scale based on the number of UCC certified code officials employed by the municipality or COG.
Number Certified/Registered Annual Dues- 2nd year
1-9 $ 285.00
10-24 $ 460.00
25-49 $ 690.00
50-99 $ 920.00
Third Party Agency Membership
This category of membership is available to:
- Any Third-Party Agency certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and
Industry to provide UCC administration and enforcement services
Annual Dues – First year introductory rate of $150.00)
(Renewal rate is on a sliding scale based on the number of UCC certified code officials employed by the Third-Party Agency.)
Number Certified/Registered Annual Dues- 2nd year
1-9 $ 285.00
10-24 $ 460.00
25-49 $ 690.00
50-99 $ 920.00
Corporation / Organization Membership
This category of membership is available to:
- Corporations
- Trade Associations and Professional Societies
- Units of Government (municipal, state, federal) that do not qualify for Municipal Membership
Which:
- Provide services to those engaged in building code administration and enforcement, or
- Are interested in furthering the objectives of professional building code administration and enforcement in Pennsylvania
Annual Dues: Introductory first year rate of $150.00
(2nd and subsequent years billed on an anniversary date basis – $285.000)
Mail your completed membership application & dues payment to:
PABCO
PO Box 1282
Bethlehem, PA 18016