Building Safety Month

Mayor Harrell has officially proclaimed that May 2025 is Building Safety Month! 

The Internation Code Council sponsors Building Safety Month each year in support of the national celebration of building safety.

The 2025 Building Safety Month theme is "Game On!,"and each week focuses on a specific topic:

• Week 1: The Warm Up (May 1–3)
  Discover how building safety impacts our daily lives including the places where we work, learn and play.
• Week 2: Build Your Offense (May 4–10)
  Create a plan to actively support building safety programs in your community.
• Week 3: Build Your Defense (May 11–17)
  Stay prepared for natural hazards such as severe weather, wildfires, earthquakes and more with our disaster toolkits.
• Week 4: The Starting Lineup (May 18–24)
  Meet building safety professionals and learn about rewarding careers in building safety.
• Week 5: Going Into Overtime (May 25–31)
  See what’s next for the building safety industry, including global trends, artificial intelligence and more.