Building Officials Association of Florida

Suncoast Chapter

About BOAF

Vision

Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the public through safe building practices. 

Mission

Equipping building professionals through education, advocacy, leadership and code development. 

The protection of life, health and property is a solemn responsibility of the highest
order. Recognizing the public’s trust bestowed upon individuals engaged in the
ad-ministration and enforcement of building regulatory codes, the Building
Officials Association of Florida advocates commitment to a standard of
professional behavior that exemplifies the highest ideals and principles of ethical
conduct. The governing concepts embodied in this philosophy are characterized
herein below.

The BOAF Member shall:

Place the public welfare above all other interests and recognize that his/her chief
responsibility is to safeguard and protect the life, health and welfare of the general
public.

Demonstrate integrity, honesty, fairness and consistency in all transactions and
constantly strive for excellence in all matters of ethical conduct, and maintain
loyalty to the purposes of the Association.

Recognize the continuing need for developing improved safety standards for the
protection of life, health and property, and acknowledge a professional obligation
to contribute time and expertise in the development of such improvements.

Maintain professional competence in all areas of employment responsibility and
encourage the same in associates at all levels.

Accept no personal favors for public services rendered and conscientiously avoid
all circumstances that could compromise professional integrity.