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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.
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Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,
As I begin the second summer, of my extended tenure as your CALBO President, I have much to report. It was great to come together, both in-person and virtually, in Newport Beach last month for the Summer Conference. This hybrid event was a great opportunity to share information and reconnect in ways that we had not been able to since the spring of 2019. Thanks go out to all of you who joined us at the conference however you were able.
As we settle into the summer months, I am reminded of an adage shared with me by CALBO Past President Jeff Janes. Apparently, years ago Jeff worked for a county administrator that asked him if his plate was full…he said ‘yes’. He smiled back at him and said to get a bigger plate. As working code officials, most of us have already transitioned to “bigger plates” to keep up with the demands that are expected of us by our elected, management and the citizens we serve. With that, CALBO seeks to not only maintain the size of our plate but also expand it a bit as we prepare for the future.
As you have most likely noticed, CALBO’s 2021 Education Weeks have been launched and are available for registration. This year Ed Weeks are offered in a hybrid model in San Ramon in September and in the traditional on-site style in Ontario in October. Although we are at the end of the triennial cycle, the CALBO Training Institute (CTI) has worked hard to develop topical, managerial, and contemporary curriculum drawing from within, and outside, the codebooks. I hope to see you at an Ed Week; details are available at www.calbo.org.
You have probably noticed that what was to be a quiet year for government affairs, has been anything but. CALBO’s advocacy efforts on your behalf have been as strong as ever. I commend our members who stepped forward to serve on Code Advisory Committees with the California Building Standards Commission, and the Legislative Committee that worked hard to see that the best interests of our industry were represented in the State Capitol. SB 617, a bill that would have required automated plan check review was defeated, while the bill’s sponsors and CALBO were able to find common ground on a budget request that provides monies to building departments seeking to improve technology upgrades in plan check and permitting. The balanced and positive approach we take to legislation and advocacy efforts ensure that CALBO remains a player in state lawmaking, always with a seat at the table.
Looking to another CALBO Past President, I always remember David Khorram saying that “Building safety operations often resemble team sports.” I could not agree more with that sentiment. The work that CALBO does in advocacy and training is definitely a team effort. I must take every opportunity to thank members who serve on policy committees; CTI commissioners, instructors, and course developers; my fellow board members; and the CALBO staff. Without the collaboration of all of you, I couldn’t look so great as your leader. And speaking of looking good, congratulations are in order! At SEAOSC’s 2021 Safer Cities Awards Program, CALBO Board Member Andrew Stuffler was honored as the recipient of the Safer Cities Building Official of the Year award! Andrew could not be more deserving with the time and expertise he has given the industry. Congratulations, Andrew! But wait, there’s more! At the same program, CALBO was honored to receive the Partner of the Year Award! I want to thank SEAOSC for recognizing CALBO’s work as we look back on the pandemic and valuing our continued partnership.
Lastly, I would like to thank the local ICC Chapters for the hospitality in the virtual meetings that I have attended over the preceding year. I was honored to recently attend and provide CALBO activity updates at the Southern California regional meeting, the Tri-Chapter in the north, SVABO, Napa-Solano, Redwood Empire, and Shasta-Cascade chapter meetings. As California has reopened, your CALBO Board and I look forward to seeing you in person more. The great attendance and member engagement at these events once again demonstrate the commitment you have to ensure public-safety for all of our communities – thank you for making a difference every day.
Enjoy your summer because it will be a busy fall and winter!
Sincerely,
Shane G. Diller, M.P.A
Assistant Director, Development Services
City of Elk Grove
Did you know that majority of the courses offered at the upcoming Education Weeks are either newly developed or recently updated for attendees?
Exactly like the Newport Beach Education Week this last December, CALBO is offering the ability to attend courses either virtually or in-person in San Ramon and in-person only in Ontario. The CALBO Training Institute (CTI) compiled a variety of offerings to help train building department staff in the latest code changes, including accessibility, accessory dwelling units, electrical, permit technician, plan review, and much more!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the CALBO Office or call 916-457-1103.
It is with great pride that
we announce the 2019-20 & 2020-21 CALBO Awards Recipients.
We are grateful for these CALBO Member
contributions to the building-safety community.
Building Department of the Year
City of Pasadena
Building Official of the Year
William “Bill” Kelley, County of Marin
Fire Official of the Year
Mike Payton, Modesto Fire Department
Educator of the Year
Rick McManis
Course Development Merit Award
Gil Estrada
Industry Achievement
California Building Standards Commission Staff
Hall of Fame
Doug Hensel
Building Department of the Year
City of Jurupa Valley
Building Official of the Year
Raj Patel, City of Beverly Hills (Retired)
Fire Official of the Year Award
Greg Anderson, Office of State Fire Marshal
Educator of the Year
2020 Education Week Instructors
Hall of Fame
Bob Latz
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.
CALBO’s Legislative Updates page is a useful source for our membership to stay up to date on our organization’s ongoing advocacy efforts. From the Capitol Corner Update, Legislative Bills Reports, as well as a breakdown on how the California Legislative process works, this page has everything you need to know about our advocacy efforts. As you start to navigate through the different sections of this webpage, use the helpful guide below to assist with finding valuable information.
Don’t miss live webinar opportunities brought to you by California Energy Commission.
The CALBO Training Institute has partnered with the California Energy Commission to bring you this upcoming webinar highlighting a key solar component of the 2019 California Energy Code. Don’t miss this online training opportunity to earn CEUs from your home or office!
Thursday, July 22, 2021
9:00am – 11:00am
ICC PP Course No. 28064 - 0.2 CEUs
AIA Course No. 19: 2021 - 2 LUs
Register today to learn more about the 2019 California Energy Code Changes! More webinar topics coming soon, including a peek at the 2022 Energy Standards!
Thank you to our Energy Code webinar sponsor, Energy Code Ace, for their sponsorship and support. Please visit their website for your energy code resources.
For questions regarding these opportunities or the CALBO Webinar Calendar, please email or call the CALBO Office at 916-457-1103.
CALBO Training Institute is thankful for the continued support of community members who volunteer to teach each year. With so many seasoned and new instructors, it’s often challenging to show recognition and for students to get to know each one of them. CALBO is hosting a new question and answer series featuring both webinar and Education Week instructors. We hope you learn something new!
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!
