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Final Call: Electric Ready Requirements

The phrase electric ready appears throughout the 2025 Energy Code, but what does it actually require?

This webinar takes a practical look at the residential provisions, including infrastructure requirements for gas appliances, heat pump water heater readiness, compliance documentation, and the tools available to support implementation.

Whether you’re reviewing plans, issuing permits, or conducting inspections, this webinar is designed to help connect the code language to day-to-day application.

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CALBO News: Summer 2026

The latest edition of CALBO News is here!

The Summer 2026 issue is packed with updates from across the association, including highlights from Leadership & Advocacy Day, a message from CALBO President Mike Brinkman, details on the new CALBO Online Portal, Education Weeks registration, professional development opportunities, member news, and much more.

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Stay Ahead of the 2025 Energy Code – Free Webinars from CALBO and Energy Code Ace
Industry Spotlight Webinar Series

As part of CALBO’s Industry Spotlight Series, we are proud to partner with Energy Code Ace to offer a series of informative webinars focused on the 2025 Energy Code changes. These sessions are designed to help building department professionals understand and prepare for key updates coming to California’s Energy Code and related standards.

Each free webinar highlights a different area of focus—from how to have energy code compliance and an overview of lighting changes - delivering essential insights for both seasoned code officials and those new to energy compliance.

All webinars are complimentary for CALBO members. Click on the titles below to learn more and register. We look forward to seeing you there!

2025 Code Breaker: Energy Code Compliance Form: A Goldmine of Design Insights
September 3, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:00am

2025 Code Breaker: Overview of Energy Code Changes for Lighting
November 3, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:00am

Stay informed, stay compliant, and stay connected—register today through CALBO’s Industry Spotlight Series!

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Training Opportunities for Every Department Role

Whether you’re navigating the 2025 California Codes, onboarding new staff, or investing in future leaders, CALBO Education Weeks offer learning opportunities for every role within your organization.

  • Building Officials can stay current on major code updates, state laws, and emerging issues affecting California communities.
  • Inspectors can strengthen field knowledge through plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspection courses.
  • Plan Reviewers can sharpen their skills with structural plan review, code compliance fundamentals, and multidisciplinary plan review approaches.
  • Permit Technicians have dedicated career advancement opportunities, including core essentials and best practices for screening plans and providing successful permit services.
  • Structural and Building Professionals can explore topics such as load paths in wood construction and disaster response through the Safety Assessment Program.
  • Accessibility Coordinators and Review Staff can deepen their understanding of residential and commercial accessibility requirements through dedicated training on Chapters 11A and 11B.
  • And for those continuing to implement the 2025 California Codes, significant changes courses are available for the Building, Residential, Electrical, and Energy Codes, along with training on California’s new Wildland-Urban Interface requirements.

With nearly two dozen courses available, Education Weeks are designed to help every member of your team grow professionally while earning valuable continuing education credits.

2026 Education Week North: Burlingame
Virtual and In Person
Dates: Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026

2026 Education Week South: Costa Mesa
Virtual and In Person
Dates: Monday, October 26 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Ready to build your team’s training plan? Click here to view the full schedule, course descriptions, and registration information.

For any questions or assistance, please contact the CALBO Office at info@calbo.org or 916-457-1103. 

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Find Your Next Course with CALBO

Summer is here, and there’s no better time to build on your knowledge before CALBO’s Education Weeks return this fall.

From overview webinars this summer to self-paced On Demand courses and full-day classroom training at Education Weeks, CALBO offers learning opportunities designed for building officials, inspectors, permit technicians, plan reviewers, code enforcement officers, and many other building safety professionals.

Summer Webinars

Explore timely topics including:

  • Navigating the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
  • Building Code Meets Cannabis: What Every California Building Department Needs to Know
  • Occupancy Classification: The Obvious, the Not-So-Obvious, and Everything In Between
  • California Electrical Vehicle Charging: Overview of Non-Residential Codes and Regulations
  • Beyond the Code: Soft Skills for Building Inspectors

View the complete Summer Webinar schedule → click here

Learn Anytime with CALBO On Demand

Train on your schedule with popular self-paced courses such as:

  • Building Confidence: A Permit Technician’s Guide to Plan Review
  • Residential PV and Energy Storage Systems
  • Ethical Considerations in the Workplace
  • Code Enforcement Essentials for Building Departments
  • Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce

Browse the full On Demand catalog → click here

CALBO Education Weeks this Fall

Take a deeper dive into the California Codes with full-day training, including:

  • 2025 California Building Code: Significant Changes
  • Residential Inspection Fundamentals Updated for 2025: Code Compliance and Best Practices
  • 2025 CBC Chapter 11B Accessibility
  • Simplified Structural Plan Review
  • California Wildland-Urban Interface: Navigating New Part 7 of Title 24, California Building Standards Code

View the complete Education Weeks course lineup → click here

No matter your role, CALBO has a learning path to help you stay current, earn CEUs, and strengthen your expertise.

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Upcoming CALBO Webinars: Earn CEUs This Summer

Summer is heating up, and so is CALBO’s live webinar lineup. Whether you’re looking to earn CEUs, stay current on code updates, or explore emerging industry topics, CALBO’s live 2-hour webinars offer a convenient way to learn from industry experts. Register today and join us this summer.

July Webinar Opportunities

2025 California Energy Code: Electric Ready Requirements - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, July 15 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

Permit Technician’s Guide to Solar Photovoltaic, Energy Storage and EV Charging Systems - 0.2 CEUs
Thursday, July 16 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

Building Code Meets Cannabis: What Every California Building Department Needs to Know - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

August Webinar Opportunities

Zoning for Permit Technicians: How Zoning Impacts Permit Issuance and the Plan Review Process - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, August 5 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

California Electric Vehicle Charging: Overview of Residential Codes and Regulations - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, August 12 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

California Electric Vehicle Charging: Overview of Non-Residential Codes and Regulations - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Beyond the Code: Soft Skills for Building Inspectors - 0.2 CEUs
Thursday, August 13 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

Occupancy Classification: The Obvious, the Not-So-Obvious, and Everything In Between - 0.2 CEUs
Wednesday, August 26 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

Don’t wait—these webinars will fill up fast, click here to register. 

For questions about CALBO webinars, please contact the CALBO Office at 916-457-1103.

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Apply to Serve on a CALBO Policy Committee

Each year, CALBO appoints active and talented members to serve on a CALBO Policy Committee. 

The lifeblood of CALBO is dependent on the work of these committees. Committee participation allow members from across the state to engage with one another and other stakeholders, while strengthening our association’s work. These successes would not be possible without the dedication of members like yourself. 

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Apply to Serve on a CALBO Policy Committee

CALBO is seeking active and engaged members to serve on a CALBO Policy Committee.

The work of the CALBO Policy Committees is essential to the success of our organization. Committee participation provides members from across the state the opportunity to collaborate with peers and industry stakeholders, contribute their expertise, and help shape CALBO’s priorities and initiatives. These accomplishments would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of members like you.

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2026 CALBO Education Weeks
Registration Now Available

Registration is now open for the 2026 CALBO Education Weeks! 

The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) is excited to welcome attendees back for another year of education, professional development, and connection with building professionals from across California.

This year, Education Weeks will once again offer both in person and virtual attendance options, giving you the flexibility to choose the experience that works best for you.

2026 Education Week North: Burlingame
Virtual and In Person
Dates: Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026

2026 Education Week South: Costa Mesa
Virtual and In Person
Dates: Monday, October 26 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2026

REGISTER USING THE NEW CALBO ONLINE PORTAL – IMPORTANT REMINDERS

First time logging in? Step-by-Step Guide Available
Select “Set Up an Account” on the login screen and follow the prompts to get started. All users will have their own individual account tied to their email address.

Registering a group (someone else)? Step-by-Step Guide Available
Registering multiple people or on behalf of someone else? After selecting your venue, choose the Group Registration option to begin.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Select ONE (1) course per day only
Education Week courses are full day courses and occur at the same time. Registrants may enroll in only one (1) in-person or virtual course per day. Multiple course selections on the same day are not permitted.

Need to make a change?
For course changes, venue changes, transfers, or registration updates, please contact the CALBO Office. All requested changes will follow the event cancellation and transfer guidelines.

Ready to get started? Click here for the main CALBO Education Weeks webpage and register today. 

We will see you this fall! 

For any questions or assistance, please contact the CALBO Office at info@calbo.org or 916-457-1103. 

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Fit CALBO On Demand into Your February Calendar

CALBO’s newest online training platform, CALBO On Demand, is self-paced and designed to fit your schedule, allowing access to courses when it works for you, with no set dates or live class times.

CALBO On Demand Launches Next Month.
Keep a look out for these on demand courses!

*On Demand Code Courses Include:

  • 2025 California Building Code: Highlighting Significant Changes
  • 2025 California Residential Code: Highlighting Significant Changes
  • 2023 National Electrical Code: Significant Changes
  • Accessible Circulation Paths at Vehicular Traffic Areas CBC Chapter 11B
  • Residential PV and Energy Storage Systems: Fundamentals and Code Requirements
  • Building Confidence: A Permit Technician’s Guide to Plan Review
  • Code Enforcement Essentials for Building Departments

*On Demand Professional Development Courses Include:

  • Ethical Considerations in the Workplace
  • Communicating with Clarity
  • Coaching and Managing for Impact
  • Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce
  • The Power of Influence
  • Navigating Workplace Conflict and Difficult Conversations

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Continued Availability of Site-Specific Case Studies to Determine Ground Snow Loads In Compliance with 2024 CBC Section 1608.2
CALBO Informational Bulletin

You may be aware of updates to the model codes approved by the American Society of Civil Engineers in ASCE 7-22 and adopted in the 2024 IBC.  As a result of these changes, the 2024 CBC relies on a new national geodatabase and a new methodology to determine building standards applicable to natural hazard risks, including ground snow loads.

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Understanding the ICC Code Process
Did you miss this webinar? Not to worry!

Did you miss this webinar? Prepare for the International Code Council’s Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings  – download the presentation and watch it now!

Title: Getting Involved in the ICC Code Process: Insights from California Building and Fire Officials

Description: Learn from your peers in this interactive webinar featuring insights from California building and fire officials. Discover how they became involved in code hearings, their current roles, and how you can participate too. Gain practical knowledge about cdpACCESS, the digital platform for managing the code development process, including registration, usage, and tips for success. Whether you’re an experienced code official or new to the field, this webinar provides you with valuable strategies to participate in the codes that govern our built environment.

CLICK HERE – Download PDF Presentation
CLICK HERE – Watch the Recorded Presentation

For questions about CALBO webinars, please contact the CALBO Office at 916-457-1103.

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2026-2027 CALBO Partners
Thank You for Your Continual Unwavering Support!

Every one of these sponsors annually pledges not only their presence but also their active collaboration and partnership with CALBO in promoting our profession. The unwavering commitment our partners exhibit through their association with CALBO is truly remarkable.

CALBO expresses sincere appreciation to every sponsor for their unwavering dedication to our profession. Please support those who support CALBO, in both prosperous and challenging times.

Gold Sponsors: 4LEAF, Inc., Bureau Veritas, CSG Consultants, JAS Pacific and Optimum Seismic.

Silver Sponsor: Clariti, Energy Code Ace, and Willdan. 

Bronze Sponsors: International Code Council, Interwest, Shums Coda Associates, and TRB + Associates.