The original, primary goal of the organization was to have ICBO (now ICC) recognize the value of the permit technician profession. Evidence of success with that goal is found in the fact that ICC now has a Permit Technician Certificate. Additionally, a few years ago, MBPTA partnered with the State of Minnesota Education Advisory Committee in establishing a Minnesota college certificate program. A college certificate is now offered through North Hennepin Community College and through Inver Hills Community College. The certificate program expands the career knowledge of permit technicians and offers preparation for the ICC national certification test.
MBPTA’s current goal is “to provide, promote, and support education, networking, professionalism, certification, and recognition of its membership.”  Superb educational opportunities exist for permit technicians; they include offerings at the Annual Institute for Building Officials planned in conjunction with the University of Minnesota, sessions at the Annual ICC Region III Institute planned in conjunction with the Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO), an annual MBPTA ICC-sponsored education day, and educational offerings at monthly meetings.  Meetings also provide invaluable opportunities for networking, sharing, and enhancing professional growth.
MBPTA is a Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC).  Support for the Association includes ICC, other ICC Chapters, code-enforcement jurisdictions, building officials, building inspectors, and the State of Minnesota.  MBPTA holds six meetings a year, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, and hosts a Website.  Members of the Association come from throughout the state.  I invite you to join us for our second decade!

For additional information, please contact any of our members, or attend a monthly meeting.

Sincerely,

Britt Pease
President, MBPTA

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Region III Chapter President Pat Parsley Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Steve Sviggum Department of Labor and Industry Assistant Commissioner Tom Joachim

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Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes & Licensing Division Executive Director and State Building Official Tom Anderson 10,000 Lakes Chapter President Dale Schoeppner MBPTA President Britt Pease AMBO Chairman Gary Yoder