PA Association of Building Code Officials
Pennsylvania Association of Building Code Officials (PABCO) is a non-profit association and represents PA UCC certified code officials, in addition to municipal code enforcement officers, architects, engineers, builders, remodelers, suppliers and others who are interested in code administration and enforcement in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Nomination of PA Sec of Labor & Industry
Today, 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. You can...
RE-OPENED: Public Comment Period for 2021 Codes & TAC Applications
The public commenting period for Pennsylvania's adoption of the 2021 International Codes has been re-opened. Additional applications to serve on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are also being accepted. Comment submissions have reopened for...
STATE LEGISLATION TO BE PROPOSED RESOLVING PA’S ACCESSIBILITY CODE DILEMMA
On April 28, 2023, PA State Senators Tartaglione, Robinson, and Kane announced that they will be introducing legislation to give the Accessibility Advisory Board (AAB) the authority to review and make recommendations for adoption of future accessibility codes. The...
We’ve Been “Building” Since 2004
A Pennsylvania State Professional Chapter of the International Code Council, PABCO has been serving all professionals engaged in code administration and enforcement in Pennsylvania as well as those who design to and comply with codes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2004.
Let’s Build Something Together
Join PABCO today and become part of team of collegues dedicated to improving the safety of the Pennsylvania’s built environment. 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 Membership Categories
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)
