Celebrate Building Safety Month This May
Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety.
For more than 43 years, Building Safety Month has reinforced the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
The 2024 Building Safety Month theme is “Mission Possible”, and each week focuses on a specific topic:
- Week 1 (May 1–5): Understanding the Mission
- Week 2 (May 6–12): Preparing a Building Safety Plan
- Week 3 (May 13–19): Learning from the Pros
- Week 4 (May 20–26): Engaging Your Community
- Week 5 (May 27–31): Celebrating Success in Building Safety
Visit the International Code Council for resources and information to help you celebrate this May!
Get Involved
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about events throughout the month of May.
- Join @IntlCodeCouncil in celebrating those doing the important work of keeping our buildings safe through a social media post with #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 and #BuildingSafety365!
- Learn more about nationwide building safety efforts through the International Code Council.
Events
Check back here for events throughout the month of May as we celebrate Building Safety Month.
If you’d like more information, please contact:
Tommy Hahn, Building Official
540-853-1227
tommy.hahn@roanokeva.gov
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