To cooperate with and assist other building officials and other governmental officials in their aims and objectives to the extent they shall be consistent with the purposes herein expressed. to promote efficiency and seek improvement in administrative organization techniques and methods as related to the regulation of zoning, housing and building construction. To promote among the public better public understanding of the advantages, purposes and functions of the regulation of zoning, housing and building construction, to earn public respect and confidence in the office of building inspection. To foster cooperation between the building officials of the State, the construction industry and government. To promote clear understanding and cooperation between planning, housing, fire prevention, health, sanitation, energy conservation and other governmental departments having functions related to the planning, construction and use of buildings and the installation and maintenance of service equipment in them, for the benefit of the public and the promotion of safety. To promote the acceptance of performance requirements for building materials, equipment and construction methods without prejudice or bias. To participate in and promote the establishment of congruity of building regulations, especially in adjacent, contiguous, or neighboring political subdivisions within an area; for the promotion of public safety against the hazards of life and health.