Building Safety Month is an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety.

Celebrate with us by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2026
on social media, and be sure to check back often for updated pages and resources!

Weekly Themes

The 2026 campaign theme is “Built to Last” and includes these special weekly themes.

Week 1: Safe Homes, Strong Communities (May 1–10) focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home

Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment (May 11–17) spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe

Week 3: Prepared to Protect (May 18–24) encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property

Week 4: Communities Without Limits (May 25–31) showcases the importance of accessibility in building construction and design

Building Safety Month Weekly Icons
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The 2026 Building Safety Month Contest is now open!

To celebrate Building Safety Month 2026, we're giving away one building-themed LEGO® set to THREE lucky winners. To enter, submit a one-minute-long video telling us about a new or updated building and how it benefits your community! Submissions will be accepted through May 22nd at 11:59pm ET.

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Building safety affects us all – it’s important to help spread the message about the need for safe, affordable, sustainable and resilient buildings and encourage others to get involved. Join us in celebrating International Building Safety Day on May 22, and follow us on social media for more details.

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The Code Council thanks the sponsors of Building Safety Month.
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