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 build environment in the Golden State.
A Publication of California Building Officials
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Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,
Autumn is upon us. This time of year brings changes. Leaves turn bright colors; temperatures drop; conferences and trainings get cancelled, moved, and improved.
I hope that everyone’s families and staffs are healthy and safe. Whether it’s the continued threat of Covid-19, the impressive heatwaves we saw over the summer, or wildfires so many of us are dealing with, 2020 continues to have its challenges to meet and overcome. And overcome them we will. CALBO has long championed resilience, and not just in the seismic sense. CALBO as an organization, and you as its members, have spent the last 6 months developing new strategies to serve our industry and ensure that building safety does not take a backseat as other challenges arise. As CALBO President I, too, have adopted an attitude of resilience and innovation. I continue to reinforce that though we cannot serve you in the ways we are used to, with in-person trainings and conferences, CALBO needs to be a leader in finding new ways to ensure its members remain the best educated in our industry, with the best advocacy efforts in government.
Our upcoming hybrid Education Week is one of those innovative ways that CALBO is leading the way. We understand that for many in-person training is not practical or advisable right now, while some are looking forward to and able to go to such training. Well, I am pleased to report that we have something for everyone. From our on-going webinars, covering focused training topics, to in-person full-day training in Newport Beach in December, to the ability to attend that same full-day training via professional telecast, CALBO has improved how we train to cover all contingencies. Information about all these possibilities is on Professional Development page on the CALBO Website.
Being innovative means being flexible, and that is something we are very good at doing. As we look ahead to what 2021 brings, you have mine and the CALBO Board’s commitment to continue to find ways to serve and lead. As always, we cannot express how much we appreciate your feedback and support as we continue to move forward, and we look forward to exciting times ahead.
Stay well,
Shane G. Diller, M.P.A
Assistant Director, Development Services
City of Elk Grove
Did you know that there are almost a dozen newly developed courses offered this year at 2020 CALBO Education Week: Newport Beach?
The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) Commissioners have worked tirelessly to develop courses that are not only technically insightful and proficient, but provide real-life experiences that building-safety department staff encounter on a day-to-day basis. CTI’s goal is to furnish building department staff with tools to keep up-to-date on code changes and amendments, new technology, and advanced thinking on issues related to our industry.
- 2019 California Plumbing Code: Inspection Fundamentals (AM Half Day Course) - Monday, December 14, 2020
- 2019 California Mechanical Code: Inspection Fundamentals (PM Half Day Course) - Monday, December 14, 2020
- Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures for One and Two Family Dwellings - Monday, December 14, 2020
- How to Recognize and Avoid Common Errors and Oversights of Fire Protection System Inspections - Monday, December 14, 2020
- Understanding Wildfire Mitigation, Response and Recovery - Tuesday, December 15, 2020
- Code Compliance for Existing Residential Buildings - Tuesday, December 15, 2020
- 2019 California Electrical Code: Residential and Commercial Inspection Procedures - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Residential Plan Review - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Swimming Pools and Spas - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Tenant Improvements for Building Department Staff - Thursday, December 17, 2020
- Advanced Overview for Permit Technicians - Thursday, December 17, 2020
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the CALBO Office or call 916-457-1103.
Have you visited the Legislation tab on the CALBO Website? Take
advantage of these great resources for your jurisdiction:
- Legislative
Outreach Alerts
- Legislative Bill
Reports
- Online Bill Search Tool
- Capitol Corner
Update
- Legislative Events
- Legislative Process
and much more!
If you have any questions please contact Katie Little, CALBO’s Director of Public Affairs.
Are you knowledgeable about a certain topic or passionate about your industry? The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) is continually looking for new course developers and instructors for its training opportunities throughout the year. There are opportunities for every skill level. We welcome your contributions!
