Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety.

For more than 42 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 2023 Building Safety Month theme is “It Starts with YOU!”, and each week focuses on a specific topic:

Week 1 (May 1–7): Building Safety Starts at Home

Week 2 (May 8–14): Building Safety Professionals and You

Week 3 (May 15–21): Prepare Your Community

Week 4 (May 22–28): Advocate for Your Community

Week 5 (May 29–31): Solving Challenges Together

Welcome to Week 1 of Building Safety Month 2023! As part of our “Building Safety is Personal” theme, this week we’re highlighting “Building Safety Starts At Home” and how building safety impacts out everyday life as family members, friends and individuals at home. This will show you everything from fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices, to how to be more sustainable to ensure a cleaner and greener tomorrow. Safety Tips and Information is provided by the International Code Council. Go to www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more awareness about building safety. Join the Building Safety Month conversation – tag the International Code Council on social media and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

Week 1 – Building Safety Starts at Home

Fire Safety and Awareness

Alarm Safety Tips

Exit Safety Tips

Mold Prevention and Control

Backyard and Pool Safety

Private Sewage Disposal 

Water Safety Tips for the Winter

Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Winter Freeze Flash Card

Generator Safety Tips from NFPA

CDC Extreme Code Prevention Guide

FEMA Emergency Supply List

FEMA Family Emergency Plan

Winter Preparedness Tips for Persons with Disabilities

Winter Tips for Older Americans

Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense

Electric Portable Space Heater Safety

Conserving Water at Home

Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution

Energy Efficient Homes

Building Green, Living Better

Non-Potable Water Reuse

National Blue Ribbon Commission for Non-potable Water Systems

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Water Reuse Action Plan

Week 2 of Building Safety Month introduces you to the important role that building safety professionals play in keeping our homes, schools and businesses safe. Safety Tips and Information is provided by the International Code Council. Go to www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more awareness about building safety. Join the Building Safety Month conversation – tag the International Code Council on social media and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

Week 2 – Building Safety Professionals and You

Careers in Building Safety

Value of the Code Official

Defining Building Safety

Do I need a Permit

Benefits of Building Permits

Week 3 of Building Safety Month focuses on how to protect your home and your community from disaster. Learn how building codes help to protect us against flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfire events. You’ll also learn how to plan to help limit damage to buildings in your community. Safety Tips and Information is provided by the International Code Council. Go to www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more awareness about building safety. Join the Building Safety Month conversation – tag the International Code Council on social media and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

Week 3 – Prepare Your Community

FEMA – The Case for Adopting Building Codes

Important Tips for Disaster Safety and Mitigation

Safety First Disaster Preparedness

FEMA P2064 An In Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

FEMA Publication 361 Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes

12 Ways to Prepare

FEMA Fact Sheet Mitigation for Homeowners

Week 4 of Building Safety Month gives you all the tips and tools you need to help advocate for building safety in your community! There are many ways to get involved – from social media to city council meetings. Safety Tips and Information is provided by the International Code Council. Go to www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more awareness about building safety. Join the Building Safety Month conversation – tag the International Code Council on social media and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

Week 4 – Advocate for Your Community

Crossword Puzzle

Fire Escape & Danger Find

Safety Search & Safety Kit Fun

Scramble

Coloring Book

Junior Code Official Certificate

Career Step By Step Guide

Job Resources for Military Veterans

Week 5 of Building Safety Month elevates to a global scale and addresses some of the issues that we face as a global community including extreme weather events and water scarcity. Safety Tips and Information is provided by the International Code Council. Go to www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more awareness about building safety. Join the Building Safety Month conversation – tag the International Code Council on social media and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

Week 5 – Solving Challenges Together

Conserving Water at Home

Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency

The Central Role of Building Codes in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

2022 Moving Forward Report