Tag: building safety month
Automatic Door Requirements For Building Accessibility
The International Code Council explores how automatic door requirements improve building accessibility for Building Safety Month.
Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public.
Building Safety Month 2021: Prevent, Prepare, Protect.
Building Safety Month 2021 celebrates the industry’s resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and looks to continue creating safe and sustainable buildings and communities.
Building Safety Month Kicks Off Today
Celebrating its 40th year, the 2020 campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.
Elevators And Code Compliance: A Short Story
The theme for 2018 Building Safety Month, taking place during the month of May, is "Building Codes Save Lives." And that includes building codes for elevator safety.
Building Safety Month Week 3: Manage The Damage — Preparing For Natural Disasters
Proper planning can help prevent many “what ifs,” as well as help save lives and get your business back on track quicker following a natural disaster.
Building Safety Month Week 2: Building Design Solutions For All Ages
As Baby Boomers prepare to retire—will the built environment be ready for them?
Communicating Building Safety Principles
In this Q&A, Facility Executive spoke with the safety, health, and environmental manager at Schneider Electric about communication as a key to success for building safety.
Building Safety Month Week 1: Mentoring The Next Generation Of Building Professionals
International Code Council kicks off the first week of Building Safety Month by working towards its goal of preserving the building industry's shrinking workforce.
ICC Announces 37th Annual Building Safety Month Theme
The ICC theme for 2017 Building Safety Month, celebrated in May, is Code Officials: Partners in Community Safety and Economic Growth.
President Obama Proclaims May National Building Safety Month
Month-long celebration recognizes importance of dedicated professionals who keep buildings safe and maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Building Safety Month Week One: “Building Solutions for All Ages”
More Baby Boomers are ready to retire—Is the built environment prepared?
FM Alert: ICC Announces Theme for 2016 Building Safety Month
“Building Codes: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Resilience and Safety” is the theme for this year's Building Safety Month, celebrated in May.
Building Safety Month Week Four: $ave Energy – Build To Code
Green buildings can be healthier, reducing mold, mildew, and other allergens that contribute to asthma and other significant health issues.
Building Safety Month Week Three: “Water Safe, Water Smart—Build To Code”
Adoption and application of codes and standards are essential preventive measures that are key to outdoor safety.
Building Safety Month Week Two: Bounce Back Faster From Disaster—Build To Code
Actions ensure that businesses and communities are disaster resilient.
Building Safety Month Week One: Don’t Get Burned—Build To Code
Code compliance, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and escape plans are keys to saving lives.
Building Safety Month Week Three: “Surround Your Building With Safety”
Theme for Building Safety Month Week Three urges code officials to "Surround Your Buildings with Safety” by taking special precautions to ensure outdoor areas are safe.
CEOs To Promote Resilient Planning And Building Materials
In conjunction with Building Safety Month, chief executive officers (CEOs) of almost two-dozen leading design and construction industry associations issued a joint statement on resilience.
“Code Officials: Keeping Fire in its Place” Is Theme For Building Safety Month...
Officials explain how code compliance, working smoke, and carbon monoxide alarms are key to saving lives.