To learn about building safety and health standards, permitting for decks and home improvements, and more, everyone is invited to participate in the first annual Building Safety Month Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Herrity Building (12055 Government Center Pkwy). 

The resource fair, sponsored by Fairfax County Land Development Services (LDS), will include classes offered to homeowners to learn more about the permitting process and about building decks. Partner agencies in the land development process from around the county will be setting up tables outside of the Herrity Building to provide educational information about building safety. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a Building Safety Month proclamation delivered by Sully District Supervisor and Board Vice Chair Kathy Smith. There will be snacks and prizes available to residents who engage with the resource fair tables.

Classes and Kids Activities offered during the resource fair:

• Building Permits 101 is offered at 11 a.m. in Room 106.
• Deck Details Bootcamp is offered at 12:30 p.m. in Room 106.
• Storytime with a Librarian is offered at 11 a.m. outside the Herrity Building.
  • A librarian will read a construction-related kids book to children at the event.
• Touch-a-Truck is offered all day, including a firetruck, flusher truck, and EV trash truck.

RSVP to the resource fair