To place the public welfare above all other interests and to apply the special knowledge and skill of the Building Official to the benefit of society.

To build up the prestige of the Building Official to provide sufficient qualified personnel adequately compensated, to establish minimum standards of what a building department is and to secure adequate recognition and proper place in the administrative organization.

To investigate and discuss the principles underlying safety in the construction, occupancy and location of buildings and related structures.

To develop, recommend and promote uniform regulations and legislation pertaining to building construction, and to encourage uniformity in code interpretation.

To develop, maintain, and promote the adoption of International Code Council Codes and related documents and any other codes adopted by the State of California, and to be Active Class A members of the International Code Council.

To advise and assist in administration of building laws and ordinances.

To promote and maintain "Home Rule" of building regulations on a local level.