Building Safety Month is an educational, interactive campaign presented by the International Code Council that takes place worldwide every May. It raises awareness about the importance of building codes and a strong system of code enforcement so that homeowners, government officials, and the public have the necessary information for ensuring safety in the spaces where they live, work, and learn. The Code Council, its 64,000 members, and a range of construction and design professionals participate in this campaign to highlight the importance of building safety though proclamations, informational events, legislative briefings, and more.
“Building Safety Month is a wonderful opportunity for the Code Council, alongside its stakeholders and partners, to demonstrate how the path to safer communities begins with modern codes and standards,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “By focusing on a different topic each week, we will highlight ways individuals can work to make their own communities safer and better prepared for events like extreme weather, earthquakes and fires.”
The weekly themes for 2020 are:
- Week One, May 1–10: Disaster Preparedness
- Week Two, May 11–17: Water Safety
- Week Three, May 18–24: Resiliency. Sustainability. Innovation.
- Week Four, May 25–31: Training the Next Generation
For more information about the campaign, visit buildingsafetymonth.org or follow along on social media using the hashtag #BuildingSafety365.
Source: International Code Council
