News and Events

Press Releases

• • Building Safety Month 2021: “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save”
  • Countdown: Two weeks until Building Safety Month
  • Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
  • Building Safety Month continues with a focus on the next generation of building safety professionals
  • Building Safety Month Week 3 puts focus on water conservation and efficiency

News Coverage

• Congressional Record: Comments published by Kansas Representative Sharice Davids  celebrating Building Safety Month
• The White House: A Proclamation on National Building Safety Month, 2021
• Builder: ICC Announces Educational Events For Building Safety Month
• PHCP Pros: Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
• Facility Executive: Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
• Building Enclosure: Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
• Wis Business (Wisconsin): The Alliance for Regulatory Coordination: Observes May as Building Safety Month
• Daily Republic (California): City celebrates National Building Safety Month in Fairfield
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI Sponsors ICC 41ST Annual Building Safety Month
• City of Austin: May 2021 is Building Safety Month
• City of Woodbury (Minnesota): Recognize Building Safety Month in May
• State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: The Department of Safety and Professional Services celebrates Building Safety Month
• Urban Milwaukee: The Department of Safety and Professional Services Celebrates Building Safety Month
• US Glass Magazine: President Proclaims May National Building Safety Month
• Civil + Structural Engineer: Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors Annual Building Safety Month in May
• Wis Politics (Wisconsin): DSPS: Celebrates Building Safety Month
• City of Peoria (Illinois): Building Safety Month Highlights the Importance of Building Codes to a Safe Community
• Beatrice Daily Sun (Nebraska): City council recognizes building safety month, drinking water week
• Montgomery County (Maryland): Celebration of ‘Building Safety Month’ in May by County’s Department of Permitting Services Will Include Free Residential Deck Inspections
• FEMA: May is Building Safety Month
• Environment + Energy Leader: Building Safety Month 2021 Highlights Energy and Innovation In Unlocking a Sustainable Future
• Plumbing & Mechanical: Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities
• Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer: The importance of improving water infrastructure and security
• Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: TDCI’ State Fire Marshal’s Office Recognize May as National Building Safety Month
• Standard Examiner: Tips for a Safer, More Enjoyable Summer at the Pool
• Daily Freeman: Tips for a Safer, More Enjoyable Summer at the Pool
• The Herald-Dispatch: Tips for a Safer, More Enjoyable Summer at the Pool
• Pottstown Mercury: Tips for a Safer, More Enjoyable Summer at the Pool
• FEMA: FEMA Participating in 41st Annual Building Safety Month
• Town of North Hempstead (New York): Town Proclaims May as Building Safety Month
• Fairfax County (VA): 5 Ways to Celebrate National Building Safety Month in May
• Women In Standards: Helpful Links on Celebrating Building Safety Month

Events

Building Safety Month Week 1 Virtual Event on Energy & Innovation sponsored by AMCA & RESNET

• • • Title: “International Energy Conservation Code: 2021 Changes, Getting Involved in the 2024 Process”
    • Date: May 5
    • Time: 3:00 PM EST
    • Register here
    • CEUs: This webinar qualifies for 0.1 CEUs from the International Code Council
    • Speakers:
      • Michael Ivanovich, Sr. Director Global Affairs, AMCA International
      • Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council
      • Jerica Stacey, Energy Code Specialist, International Code Council

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Building Safety Month Week 2 Virtual Networking Event sponsored by ACI

• • • Title: Building Safety Month Virtual Networking Event
    • Date: May 13
    • Time: 2:00 PM ET
    • Register here
    • Questions? Email Madi Dominescy at mdominescy@iccsafe.org

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ICC Sustainability Membership Council Sponsored Events

• • • Video series promoting Building Safety Month on social media
    • Free Webinar: “Meet the ICC Membership Councils”
      • Date: May 14
      • Time: 11:00 AM EST
      • Register here

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Building Safety Month Week 3 Virtual Event: "Hot" Water Safety

• • • Title: "Hot" Water Safety
    • Date: May 19
    • Time: 2:00 PM EST
    • Register here

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Women in Standards Sponsored Event

• • • Title: “Codes and Standards, How Are They Different and How are Codes Developed?”
    • Date: May 20
    • Time: 3:00 PM EST
    • Presented by: Sara Yerkes, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the International Code Council
    • Register here.
    • Discount code for ICC Members: 2021ICCMbr

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Building Safety Month Week 4 Virtual Event on The Future of Building Codes and Hazard Mitigation sponsored by 4LEAF

• • • Title: “The Future of Building Codes and Hazard Mitigation”
    • Date: May 25
    • Time: 2:00 PM EST
    • Register here
    • CEUs: This webinar qualifies for 0.1 CEUs from the International Code Council
    • Speakers:
      • Karl Fippinger, CEM, PMP, Vice President, Government Relations, Fire and Disaster Mitigation, International Code Council
      • Cindy Davis, ICC Vice President, Deputy Director of Building and Fire Regulations, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
      • Eric Letvin, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency
      • Edward Laatsch, Chief, Building Science Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency
      • Daniel Kaniewski, Managing Director, Public Sector, Marsh McLennan