In this episode of the Building Code Geeks Podcast, host Nate Young speaks with Quentin Mascari, the building official for King and Queen County, Virginia about his journey into code enforcement, the unique challenges he faces in a rural locality, and the importance of customer service in the field. They also discuss the need for more young professionals in code enforcement, and emphasize the significance of understanding the intent behind building codes. Quentin also offers valuable advice for those considering a career in this field and highlights the importance of mentorship and community engagement.

D. A. Pierce is a Plans Examiner with the Roanoke City, VA Building Department and Chair of the VBCOA Energy Code Committee. His goal is to bring consistency and understanding application of energy codes in the Commonwealth.

Robby Dawson from the National Fire Protection Association joins Nate and Tom Coghill for a discussion about "Safety Doesn't Happen by Chance". The new public awareness campaign aimed at educating the public about how codes and standards make our lives safer.

View more details at www.dontchancesafety.org and www.reverserenovations.org

Recently elected as the President of VBCOA, Jason Laws works as the Assistant Building Official for Chesterfield County, VA.

In this episode, Jason shares his approach to code enforcement and customer service as well as his plans for his term at the helm of VBCOA.

Kemper Elder is the talent behind the renewed VBCOA Website. He has taken the reins of "Webmaster" to a new level.

He is also a Residential Plans Review Supervisor with Chesterfield County.

Mathew Hawkes is a Code Investigator III with Fairfax County, VA and joins Nate in this episode to discuss his approach to code enforcement and the importance of the job all code enforcers are doing.

In this episode Nate is joined by Mark Bolt, the Budling Official in Floyd County, VA. From early jobs in construction to code enforcement in a relatively urban area, Mark has gained unique insights into code enforcement and a philosophy of making sure they know the "why".

With Christina's new position on the Board of Directors of the ICC, she is transferring the role of Podcast Host to Education Chair Nate Young.

Learn about what's to come on this episode!