May 2024
Building Safety Month is a month-long educational campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment, kicks off on May 1, 2024.
This year’s theme, “Mission Possible” encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety. Each year, the International Code Council, its members and global communities celebrate building safety through proclamations, educational events and community gatherings.
Building Safety Month 2024 will explore how building safety is a mission that is only possible when we work together with our local communities for positive change.
The weekly themes for this year’s campaign are:
- Week One (May 1–4): “Understanding the Mission”
- Week Two (May 5—11): “Preparing a Building Safety Plan”
- Week Three (May 12—18): “Learning from the Pros”
- Week Four (May 19—25): “Engaging Your Community”
- Week Five (May 26—31): “Celebrating Success in Building Safety”
“Building safety should never be taken for granted. By working together and spreading awareness of building codes and the role they play in ensuring safety in the built environment, we can protect the spaces where we live, work, play and learn.” -International Code Council Board President Stuart Tom, P.E., CBO, FIAE
The Code Council provides resources to promote Building Safety Month including safety tips, promotional graphics and resources for students.
Understanding the Mission
Includes an introduction of building safety, what Building Safety Month is, and how building safety affects us all.
Preparing a Building Safety Plan
Highlights available educational resources (water/fire, sustainability & resiliency/disaster preparedness), including downloadable brochures, for building safety tips and best practices at home and in your community.
Learning from the Pros
Shines a spotlight on building safety professionals, including what they do, how to work with them and how to become one yourself.
Engaging Your Community
Includes information on how to advocate for building safety in your community, including actionable tips on how to be a proponent of building safety and ways to get kids involved.
Celebrating Success in Building Safety
Highlighting individuals and communities who are making a difference in building safety (editorial spotlights), including sharing the current year's Building Safety Month celebrations and events.
