ICC Chapter eNewsletter
The Importance of ICC Permit Technician
Chapters
by Judy Pozarich, President, Washington State Association
of Permit Technicians
The permit technician classification is a valuable and unique
position generally described as a support position for technical
staff within a governmental jurisdiction. These positions,
while members of the International Code Council (ICC) family
of certified groups, have a special need for specific training,
networking and support from other permit technicians within
their local jurisdiction, state and existing permit technician
chapters from around the nation.
One of the most effective ways to accomplish this invaluable
training and networking is to form a state or regional ICC
permit technician chapter. While current Code Council chapters
for building officials, plans examiners and inspectors are
wonderful resources for technical training, it is the specific
educational needs of permit technicians that necessitate chapter
formation.
The benefits of such chapters are very clear, with permit
technicians across the United States participating in various
educational opportunities that have improved their skills,
helped to achieve certification status and opened new doors
for a variety of opportunities for career advancement. The
availability of training offered by permit technician chapters
will ensure the success of every participating jurisdiction
and member.
As members of the Washington State Association of Permit
Technicians (WSAPT), we have found that our members who obtain
the support of the chapter and actively participate in the
opportunities afforded to them become leaders in their communities
as well as their workplace. Through WSAPT, we have offered
a wide variety of education from customer service topics to
beginning inspection and plan review.
I personally am very honored to be associated with such a
great organization as WSAPT, and I feel truly grateful for
the commitment of our members, committees and board who tirelessly
promote our opportunities throughout Washington State and
beyond. Our association is always available to assist groups
who are interested in forming a chapter.
GET INVOLVED! GET CERTIFIED! Learn how to form a chapter
by contacting ICC Chapter
Relations, your local ICC Chapter or your local building
official. They are great resources to assist you on your way
to success.
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The inaugural Permit Tech Institute in Overland Park, Kansas, attracted 60 participants and was one of the successful events held in March.
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