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Mini Education Week – Last Chance
Registration Closing this Week

In-person code update courses are back by popular demand, but this time in Costa Mesa for a special spring training event!

Need more training on the 2022 codes?

2023 Mini Education Week
3 Days of In-Person Courses

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Monday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Gain a Better Understanding of 2022 Codes!

Building Training Highlights:

  • Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems: Inspection Fundamentals
  • 2022 California Mechanical Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Fundamentals
  • 2022 California Plumbing Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Fundamentals

Residential Training Highlights:

  • Permit Technician Career Advancement: The Core Essentials
  • Permit Technician Career Advancement: How to Properly Screen Plans for Successful Permit Services

Access Code Training Highlights:

  • Streamlining Residential Plan Review
  • 2022 CBC Chapter 11A: Privately-Funded Multi-Family Dwelling Accessibility
  • 2022 California Residential Code: Significant Changes 

** Register Now – Click Here **
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 16 at 5pm

Don’t forget to bookmark the CALBO Training Calendar to review the complete list of all webinar topics and dates available.

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Mini Education Week – Last Chance
Registration Closing this Week

In-person code update courses are back by popular demand, but this time in Costa Mesa for a special spring training event!

2023 Mini Education Week
3 Days of In-Person Courses

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Monday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Gain a Better Understanding of 2022 Codes!

Inspector Course Highlights:

  • Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems: Inspection Fundamentals
  • 2022 California Mechanical Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Fundamentals
  • 2022 California Plumbing Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Fundamentals

Permit Technician Course Highlights:

  • Permit Technician Career Advancement: The Core Essentials
  • Permit Technician Career Advancement: How to Properly Screen Plans for Successful Permit Services

Plan Check Course Highlights:

  • Streamlining Residential Plan Review
  • 2022 CBC Chapter 11A: Privately-Funded Multi-Family Dwelling Accessibility
  • 2022 California Residential Code: Significant Changes 

** Register Now – Click Here **
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 16 at 5pm

Don’t forget to bookmark the CALBO Training Calendar to review the complete list of all webinar topics and dates available.

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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 CALBO Award Recipients!

It is with great pride that we announce the 2022-2023 CALBO Awards Recipients. We are grateful for these CALBO Member contributions to the building-safety community.

2022-2023

Building Department of the Year
City of Chico

Building Official of the Year
Chu Chang, City of San Jose

Fire Official of the Year
Christine Reed, Central County Fire Department

Industry Achievement
Mark Lyum, NBCUniversal

Hall of Fame
Ralph M. Ochoa

Click here to read full descriptions of the honorees. Congratulations to all!

For a complete list of CALBO Award Recipients from years past, please visit the Award and Hall of Fame page located on the CALBO website. 

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CALBO’s Proposed Bylaws Change – Make Your Vote Count

Just this morning during the 61st Annual Business Meeting in San Diego, California, the Class I members present under a declared quorum voted to ratify the organizational Bylaws of California Building Officials.  

Pursuant to the current and enforceable CALBO Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 1 entitled “Amendments” reads:

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CALBO News Special Edition: 61st Annual Business Meeting

Welcome Friend of CALBO,

At CALBO, our goal is to be the premier resource for all California code officials and industry colleagues. We hope you will find this newsletter to be of value as you protect the built environment in the Golden State.
 
A Publication of California Building Officials
    1111 16th Street | Sacramento, CA | 95814
     916-457-1103 | info@calbo.org
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In-Person Mini Education Week this Spring
Unique Training Opportunity in Orange County

In-person code update courses are back by popular demand, but this time in Costa Mesa for a special spring training event!

Gain a Better Understanding of 2022 Codes:
- How amended definitions and code sections from 2019 to 2022 have changed
- How these changes differ from the past requirements
- How to apply these code changes to the field inspections and plan check duties

Earn CEUs for Certifications:
- Don’t wait until the Fall training events for your certification needs
- 12 code update courses offered – earn up to 1.8 CEUs per student
- Smaller class sizes with plenty of student Q&A time

2023 Mini Education Week – 3 Days of In-Person Courses
Monday, March 27 – Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa – Click Here for Room Block
3050 Bristol Street | Costa Mesa, CA | 92626

** Register Now – Click Here **

Don’t forget to bookmark the CALBO Training Calendar to review the complete list of all webinar topics and dates available.

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In-Person CALBO Courses this Spring!
Unique Training Opportunity in Orange County

In-person code update courses are back by popular demand, but this time in Costa Mesa for a special spring training event!

Gain a Better Understanding of 2022 Changes:
- How amended definitions and code sections from 2019 to 2022 have changed
- How these changes differ from the past requirements
- How to apply these code changes to the field inspections and plan check duties

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OFFICIAL NOTICE: Proposed Changes to CALBO Bylaws

This email serves as official notice of proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of California Building Officials. An official vote of the membership to take place on these proposed changes at the upcoming 61st Annual Business Meeting on March 7, 2023 in San Diego, California.  

Dear CALBO Voting Member,

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Ready for the New 2022 Codes?
Mini Education Week is Coming to Costa Mesa

The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) will host the 2023 Mini Education Week before the annual fall training events with an in-person attendance option only. It’s a great opportunity to earn CEUs and learn what’s new for the 2022 codes.

Monday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Want to learn more about the event?
Read below for event details!
Register Now – Click Here

Course Offerings Attendance
Details
CEUs & LUs Venue Details
12 in-person courses over
3 days.
Downloadable 
course materials.
ICC Preferred Provider
Program (ICC PPP) approval for CEUs.
Special overnight rates available.
All courses updated with 2022 code changes. Smaller class sizes. American Institute of Architects (AIA) approval for LUs. Parking – overnight & day options.
14 subject matter expert instructors. Designated student Q&A time. Emailed attendance 
certificates.
Close to freeways for easy access.
Course Matrix
Click Here
Event Outline 
Click Here
Descriptions & Course Numbers
Click Here

Room Block
Click Here

For questions about this event, please 
contact the CALBO Office or by phone at 916.457.1103.

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Can’t wait for the Education Weeks?
Don't miss these full-day course opportunities.

Need a full-day of CEU-approved training before Education Weeks? CALBO is heading to San Diego and hosting one full-day of training in conjunction with CALBO’s 61st Annual Business Meeting

Thursday, March 9, 2023
9:00am – 4:30pm
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Member Pricing: $195.00 in-person
Non-Member: $250.00 in-person

How to Register?
Step 1: Register for Attendance - Click Here
Step 2: Click “Thursday Day Pass”.
Step 3: Select one course.
Step 4: Click “Submit and Go to Payment”.

  • Course Option 1: Need an update on current Building Code standards?

2022 California Building Code: Significant Changes
ICC PP Course No. 31882 (0.6 CEUs)
AIA Course No. 14: 2022 (6 LU | HSWs)

  • Course Option 2: Need to brush up on current Residential Code standards? 

2022 California Residential Code: Significant Changes
ICC PP Course No. 31881 (0.6 CEUs)
AIA Course No. 15: 2022 (6 LU | HSWs)

  • Course Option 3: Need to renew a SAP Evaluator or Coordinator card? New to the CalOES Evaluator and Coordinator Program?

Safety Assessment Program: Evaluator and Coordinator Training
ICC PP Course No. 32004 (0.6 CEUs) – In-Person
AIA Course No. 20: 2022 (6 LU | HSWs)

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New Year, New Opportunities!

It’s a new year filled with new opportunities to collaborate with your fellow building-safety community! Whether attending our annual business meeting or joining your colleagues for an online live webinar - CALBO has made it even EASIER to gather for professional development and trainings. 

Check out the upcoming CALBO events listed below. Additional opportunities are coming soon! Make sure to catch what’s next – bookmark the CALBO Calendar for a quick summary of all upcoming events. 

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CALBO News: Winter 2022

Welcome Friend of CALBO,

At CALBO, our goal is to be the premier resource for all California code officials and industry colleagues. We hope you will find this newsletter to be of value as you protect the built environment in the Golden State.
 
A Publication of California Building Officials
    1111 16th Street | Sacramento, CA | 95814
     916-457-1103 | info@calbo.org
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Upcoming Live Webinars – Deadlines Fast Approaching

Need a quick recap on a particular topic? Only have 2-hours to spare in a day? Join your fellow colleagues for one (or more!) of these important webinars coming soon. 

Each webinar is planned to provide a highlight of a significant code changes and along with providing time to ask questions with instructors in a small, virtual classroom setting. Register for a webinar today!

Two Hour Webinars Include: 

- 2022 Energy Code: Accessory Dwelling Units – Thursday, April 6, 2023

- 2022 CBC Chapter 11B: Path of Travel Triggers for Additions and Alterations – Wednesday, April 19, 2023

- Public Right of Way Guidelines – Wednesday, April 26, 2023

- 2022 California Plumbing Code: Highlighting Significant Changes – Thursday, May 4, 2023

- 2022 Energy Code: What’s Changed for Multifamily – Wednesday, May 24, 2023

- 2022 Energy Code: Overview of Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems – Wednesday, June 7, 2023*
*Registration opening soon

- 2022 Energy Code: What’s Changed for Nonresidential – Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Register Today – Click Here. More titles and dates are posted monthly on the CALBO Calendar!

For any questions about upcoming trainings, please contact the CALBO Office at 916-457-1103.

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Mini Education Week is coming to Costa Mesa
Learn More and Register Now!

The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) will host a special spring training opportunity before the annual fall events - 2023 Mini Education Week: Orange County in Costa Mesa.

- 12 in-person courses over 3 days.
- All courses updated with 2022 codes.
- 14 subject matter expert instructors.
- Convenient, new venue – close to freeways!

Dates: Monday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Attendance: In-Person Only

Venue: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street | Costa Mesa, CA | 92626
714-540-7000

Program Overview: Click Here to Download!

Register Online: Click Here for Online Registration!

Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsorship Opportunities?
The exhibitor and sponsorship packet is now available. Please click here for more information!

For any questions about this event, please contact the CALBO Office or by phone at 916.457.1103.

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CALBO’s 61st Annual Business Meeting is coming to San Diego
Learn More and Register Now!

CALBO is excited to host its 61st Annual Business Meeting in San Diego. We’re returning to a CALBO favorite in Mission Bay for an array of programs, events, and trainings for the professional development of our members. Looking forward to gathering together once again for the strength and development of our association. 

Dates: Sunday, March 5 - Thursday, March 9, 2023

Attendance: In-Person Only

Venue: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Road San Diego, CA 92109

Program Quick Guide: Click Here to Download!

Register Online: Click Here for Online Registration!

Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsorship Opportunities?
The exhibitor and sponsorship packet is now available. Please click here for more information!

For any questions about this event, please contact the CALBO Office or by phone at 916.457.1103.

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Los Angeles Basin Chapter Coordinates Recommendations for the 2022 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle

CALBO takes pride in the statewide efforts of local and regional ICC Chapters seeking to engage in the model code development process. This 2022 round of code change proposals is no different, and we wanted to share and disseminate a recent collaborative document developed by the Los Angeles Basin Chapter. Please find available, for your information only, recommendations for online governmental consensus voting relative to the 2022 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle for the 2024 editions of the International Codes. This document was developed and

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CALBO News Special Edition: 2022 Education Weeks

Welcome Friend of CALBO,

At CALBO, our goal is to be the premier resource for all California code officials and industry colleagues. We hope you will find this newsletter to be of value as you protect the built environment in the Golden State.
 
A Publication of California Building Officials
    1111 16th Street | Sacramento, CA | 95814
     916-457-1103 | info@calbo.org