1. Building Officials at their Best

2. Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT)
A TML Affiliate
Approx. 300 members
Offers Awards in 5 categories and scholarships to deserving students
Exhibits at the Sunbelt Builders Show, TML Annual Conference and the Texas Department of Emergency Management Conference
Assist with disaster assessments all over the State of Texas
Routinely provide testimony on bills that affect the Building Construction industry and our member cities

3. Disaster Assessments

4. Disaster Assessments
BOAT has trained and certified personnel to perform damage assessments
BOAT has the tools to assist any community with disaster assessment assistance

5. Disasters in Texas Flood – Palestine, Wimberley, Garland, Irving, etc.
Wild Fire – Bastrop, Amarillo
Hurricane – Texas Coast
Tornado – Van, Cleburne, Rowlett, Garland, etc.
Earthquake – Irving 3.4, West Dallas 3.1
Explosion or Terrorist Attack – West
Hail – Wylie, Amarillo
Extreme Heat - Drought -Thunderstorms (lighting) - EVERYWHERE
Not likely – Volcanoes, Tsunami, Landslide, Extreme Cold
18,250 structures impacted in the last 3 years

7. BOAT Training BOAT offers the following training around the State
Houston BPI
Arlington BPI
Central Texas BPI
Brownsville BPI
Provides training to approx. 2,500 students annually

8. BOAT Training
BOAT is a Preferred Provider approved by the International Code Council for CEUs
Training is usually 2 – 3 days; up to 5 days