Code Official Connections is free to qualified U.S. governmental employees* and is designed for the professional needs of the code administration and enforcement community.

The AWC Code Official Connections program ensures code officials are among the first recipients of the most up-to-date building code related wood design and construction information and technical support regarding traditional and engineered wood products. Code officials enjoy a wide array of AWC offerings including:

• One free AWC/ANSI electronic standard (PDF) of your choosing (i.e., NDS, SDPWS, or WCFM) at sign up
• Free electronic or discounted printed Technical Publications
• WoodPost, a monthly e-newsletter tailored for code officials
• Announcements of education programs offering ICC Preferred Provider CEUs and other credits
• Easy-to-use online tools (e.g., the Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters as well as PDFs of the Code Conforming Wood Design guide and the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide)

To receive the free electronic standard, be sure your account profile indicates that you are interested in receiving them. They will be sent to you electronically.

AWC has also developed a service to respond to technical inquiries on building codes, standards, and other design information regarding traditional and engineered wood products. Contact the AWC Help Desk at 202-463-4713, or by e-mail at info@awc.org.

"A great service has been provided to the code official community. With limited funds in a slow economy, training budgets often suffer. Job well done and it is most appreciated."
– Code Official - City of Portsmouth , VA

AWC makes it easy to keep up to date with new standards and codes and AWC’s tools and products through its educational programs. AWC grants:

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as part of the International Code Council (ICC) Education Preferred Provider Program,
• Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as part of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Diamond Review Program, and
• Health, Safety and Welfare Learning Units (LUs) as part of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System.

Note: Beginning in 2016, 50 percent of the CEUs required by ICC for certification renewal must be earned from training by ICC or an ICC Preferred Provider – compared to 20 percent in 2015.

Students receive discounts on publications when they obtain a free student membership. Student memberships are granted for 6 months to students who are enrolled full-time in a wood design course at a U.S. college or university. Your student email address, university name, course name and professor name are required when applying. Your enrollment will be verified prior to having your membership approved.

Choose one free AWC/ANSI standard PDF when you sign up for Code Official Connections.

Alternatively, we also offer a free Basic Account where you can register to receive information on free continuing education opportunities like webinars, self-study programs, and other educational events. Sign up for AWC Continuing Education Emails here:

Publication Savings: $115