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
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
Winter Preparedness Tips for Persons with Disabilities
Winter Tips for Older Americans
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense
Electric Portable Space Heater Safety
Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution
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 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
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
Safety Search & Safety Kit Fun
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
Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency
The Central Role of Building Codes in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation