named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Education Conference
Three-day educational event providing in-service training and professional development for building code officials.
Chapter Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship award of up to $1,000 for members or their immediate family pursuing education; administered by the Scholarship Committee.
Code Update Committee
Works with state and national bodies to influence building code revisions and serves as the chapter’s lobbying arm on code-related legislation.
Half-Day Training Classes
Three annual half-day training sessions covering topics such as disaster response, post-disaster safety evaluations, and code enforcement.
Information & Technology Committee
Manages dissemination of information to members via website, email, newsletters, and social media platforms.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer scholarship program for members and their familiesReviews applications and awards scholarships annually through the Chapter Scholarship program to support members of the Capital District Chapter or their immediate family members with tuition assistance.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocate for building code revisions at the state levelEngages in lobbying efforts to support revisions to building codes, advocating for changes that reflect membership needs in collaboration with State NYSBOC, ICC, and other associate organizations.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Conduct outreach to promote chapter membershipConducts outreach at recruitment events and job fairs to promote and manage chapter membership and increase engagement.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Deliver training programs and educational conferences for building code officialsConducts three half-day training classes annually, an annual three-day education conference, and provides building code-related educational seminars to members. These trainings cover disaster response and recovery topics and include in-service training for code officials.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Disseminate information to members via digital channelsDistributes information to chapter members through website, social media, emails, and digital newsletters to keep them informed on relevant issues and updates.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Host regular membership meetings and organizational forumsHosts bi-monthly membership meetings following training sessions to discuss building code issues, legislative proposals, legal matters, new products, and other topics related to construction and code enforcement.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organize annual conference and school eventHosts an annual educational conference and plans an annual school event in 2026 to promote learning and engagement around building code topics.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Post municipal job openings for membersPosts job openings for municipalities upon request as a service to members and subscribers to support workforce development and employment opportunities.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Provide educational instruction on building and construction codesProvides education and instruction on construction and building code matters to its 131 members and the public, including guidance on legal citation of provisions in the 2016 Uniform Code and 2016 Energy Code.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provide personal member support during life eventsProvides personal outreach to members during illness, bereavement, or milestone events to express support and maintain community cohesion.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support code enforcement personnel through training standards and technical guidanceEstablishes training requirements for code enforcement personnel and publishes technical bulletins, such as on "Orders to Remedy," to clarify compliance timelines under 19 NYCRR 1203.5.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$139K86%
Investment income$13K8%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$365K
Cash—
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Net assets$365K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.7%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Associated Membership Organizations Network — Collaborates through affiliation with associated membership organizations to support member development and advocacy.
- Association of Towns of the State of New York Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- Eastern States Building Officials Federation (ESBOF) Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- ICC Partner — Works with the Code Update Committee to influence building code standards and reflect member needs.
- International Codes Council (ICC) Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- Italian American Community Center Partner — Hosts training events and meetings in Albany, NY.
- NEW YORK STATE BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE INC Network — Capital District Chapter is a regional chapter of the statewide organization.
- NYS Department of State - Division of Code Enforcement and Administration (DCEA) Government — Primary state agency collaborating on code adoption, technical bulletins, and regulatory updates.
- New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- New York State Assessors Association Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- New York State Association of Fire Districts Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- New York State Building Officials Organization Network — Capital District Chapter members are automatically members of the New York State Building Officials Organization.
- New York State Fire Marshals & Inspectors Association Partner — Cooperates and assists in achieving goals and ideals
- State NYSBOC Partner — Collaborates with the Code Update Committee on building code advocacy and policy changes.
- municipality Partner — Collaborates with municipalities to post job opportunities for building officials and related roles.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Advocacy for Code Reformmethodology: collaborative-advocacyBy advocating for building code changes in collaboration with state and national organizations, we align policy with member needs because collective influence increases the likelihood of adopting practical, field-informed reforms.
- Continuing Education for Professional Developmentmethodology: continuing-education-modelBy delivering targeted education through recurring classes and an annual conference, we support sustained professional development because structured, ongoing learning improves code enforcement competence and keeps members current with evolving standards.
- Peer Knowledge Exchange Among Code Officialsmethodology: peer_knowledge_exchangeBy fostering peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and experience among code enforcement professionals, we improve job performance because shared practical insights enhance real-world decision-making and build professional trust.