Three Things to Know

1. The Board of Supervisors proclaimed May as Building Safety Month in Fairfax County to raise awareness for the importance of building codes and the role that employees, builders and homeowners play in maintaining the integrity of our buildings.
2. The International Code Council created the internationally recognized Building Safety Month campaign 43 years ago to promote building safety worldwide. This year’s campaign, “It Starts with YOU,” raises awareness about the role we all play in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work and learn. The campaign also makes the connection between building codes and our personal safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities.
3. At the proclamation presentation on May 10, Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith thanked staff and the construction industry for helping residents feel safe and confident in Fairfax County buildings. Building codes help ensure Fairfax County structures are built to be resilient during dangerous weather conditions.

Podcast: Listen to Supervising Combination Inspector Jonathan Weaver discuss building safety month and his role as a Fairfax County commercial plumbing inspector.

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