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The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience

May 6, 2026

The International Code Council’s (ICC) annual Building Safety Month has begun and continues through May 31.

Week Four of the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Spotlights Building Safety Professionals

May 28, 2025

The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign continues in its fourth week by highlighting the important work of building safety professionals and the rewarding career paths available to those who want to make a difference in their communities.

The International Code Council’s 45th Annual Building Safety Month Campaign to Kick Off First Week of May

The annual campaign encourages the public to learn about and get involved in building safety with this year’s theme of Game On!

January 27, 2025

The 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, 2025.

NFPA: Study shows strong support for home fire sprinklers

November 15, 2016

A new study by the Fire Protection Research Foundation highlights positive opinions of home fire sprinklers by homeowners and most government officials in U.S. states required to fire sprinkler new homes.

Building Safety Month, Week 1: Keeping fire in its place

Code compliance, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are key to saving lives

May 5, 2014

May’s Building Safety Month has been used since its inception in 1980 as an opportunity to promote public awareness about a variety of building hazards. The theme for week one of Building Safety Month 2014, May 6-12, sponsored by the American Wood Council (AWC), is “Code Officials: Keeping Fire in its Place.”

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The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience

Week Four of the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Spotlights Building Safety Professionals

The International Code Council’s 45th Annual Building Safety Month Campaign to Kick Off First Week of May

NFPA: Study shows strong support for home fire sprinklers

Building Safety Month, Week 1: Keeping fire in its place

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