by Rebecca Walker — April 27, 2011—This May, the International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) will celebrate its 31st Building Safety Month, An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures.
Throughout the month, ICC members will educate the public and builders about building safety and sustainability issues as well as sharing ideas for making structures more energy efficient and durable.
Building Safety Month was formed in 1980 in response to a series of tragedies that could have been prevented through the existence and enforcement of safety codes.
“Building safety codes are often taken for granted, but they are incredibly necessary, and the foundation upon which healthy, secure homes and buildings are built,” said Richard P. Weiland, ICCF Board of Governors and CEO of the Code Council. “Building Safety Month is our way of introducing ourselves to the public and sharing what we know so they can live healthier, safer lives in secure and sustainable homes, schools and buildings.”
Building Safety Month receives support from important industry groups such as BASF The Chemical Company, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, (FLASH), the National Center for Healthy Housing, (NCHH), The Propane Education & Research Council, (PERC) and BuildingReports among others.
Celebrations across the country will come in many shapes and sizes, from free deck inspections, school assemblies, and official proclamations with governors, to film festivals. For more information, see the ICC Foundation Web site.
