About Building Officials Association of Louisiana Chapter

To promote maximum safety to life, health, and property, at minimum building cost, through education and training of Code Officials of Louisiana’s local government.

To create a better public understanding and appreciation of the importance of proper administration and enforcement of building regulations to the safety, welfare, and prosperity of the local governments of Louisiana.

To improve the prestige of building officials who enforce building regulations, through education and training that promote higher standards of efficiency in the administration and enforcement of building laws.

To assemble with government officials and others concerned with building regulations at conferences and seminars to exchange ideas and discuss mutual problems.

To actively promote energy conservation throughout the State of Louisiana as it relates to the built environment, and to provide continuing education to building officials, government officials, and design and construction industry professionals relative to the mean and methods of energy conservation

To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.

Our Mission

Officers & Board Members

Board of Directors

Tramone Chetta

- President

Affiliation - Jefferson Parish

Billy McShan

- Past President

William R. McShan

- Past President

Affiliation - MHI Construction Services/Building Inspection Group

Jacob Weaver

- President Elect

Affiliation - Lafayette Consolidated Goverment

Danika Gorrondona

- Treasurer

Affiliation - Gretna

Bill Pousson

- Board Member

Affiliation - South Central Planning & Development Commission SCPDC

Dan Broussard

- Board Member

Affiliation - Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Derrin Duplessis

- Board Member

Affiliation - Ascension Parish

Kevin Aime

- Board Member

Affiliation - Livingston Parish

Merritt Landry

- Board Member

Affiliation - St. Bernard Parish

Mike Metcalf, C.B.O

- Executive Director

Affiliation - Plaquemines Parish

Scott Masterson C.B.O.

- Advisory

Affiliation - Zachary

Tammy Luke

- BOAL Board Member

Affiliation - Lafayette Consolidated Government

Directors

Become A Chapter Member

Memberships available for the calendar year are as follows:

Active Membership

Any Building Official or Building Code Enforcement Officer, jurisdictionally registered with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council as required by law, who is actively engaged in the administration and enforcement of building regulations as the jurisdiction having authority may, upon approval of the Board of Directors, become an active member of the Association and hold voting powers.

Associate Membership

Any registered third party code enforcement official, or organization, association, institute, corporation, partnership, architect, engineer, builder, contractor, planner, manufacturer or dealer in building materials or equipment; or any other individual representing a government entity, or an association or corporation having a legitimate interest in the purpose and objectives of the Association.

Student Membership

Any student enrolled in an accredited school and taking a construction-related field. Student members shall be non-voting.

Retired Membership

Any former active member who is retired. Retired members shall not hold any office nor shall they have a general membership vote. Any retired member may be appointed to serve on a committee and vote within that committee.

Student Membership

An individual enrolled in classes or a course or study in Building Inspection Technology or related fields of instruction and not eligible for Professional Membership.

About the International Code Council

The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.

Vision

Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities.

Mission

To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.

Values

Customer Value, Integrity and Trust, Member Focus, Professionalism, Public Service, & Quality.

About Building Officials Association of Louisiana Chapter