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Building Safety Month

Colorado’s State Fire Agency joins the International Code Council for the Celebration of Building Safety Month 2024


President Biden - Building Safety Month Proclamation - COMING SOON!

Governor Polis - Building Safety Month Proclamation - COMING SOON!


In May 2024, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) will participate in the 44th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. This year’s campaign is “Mission Possible".

Homes and buildings that are built in compliance with building safety codes and the officials who enforce the codes are essential to helping communities become affordable, resilient, and energy and water-efficient. 

“Building Safety Month provides homeowners, government officials, and the public with the necessary information and resources to prepare and protect our built environment,” said Chris Brunette, DFPCs Fire and Life Safety Section Chief. 

The educational and interactive campaign raises awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work, and learn. Each year, the Code Council, its members, and industry professionals from all areas of the design and construction industry highlight building safety through proclamations, informational events, legislative briefings, and more.


This year’s campaign themes are:

Week 1 (May 1-5): Understanding the Mission
Week 2 (May 6-12): Preparing a Building Safety Plan
Week 3 (May 13-19): Learning from the Pros
Week 4 (May 20-26): Engaging Your Community
Week 5 (May 27-31): Celebrating Success in Building Safety 


Explore these themes more in the sections below

Week 1 - Understanding the Mission

Understanding the Mission

Defining Building Safety

The Council at Home

Week 2 - Preparing a Building Safety Plan

Preparing a Building Safety Plan

10 Tips on Fire Safety

Alarm Safety Tips

Exit Safety Tips

Electricity Safety Tips

10 Tips for Backyard and Pool Safety

Water Safety Tips for Winter

10 tips for Disaster Safety

Disaster Prep Brochure

Are You Ready?

12 Ways to Prepare Postcard

Resilience in the Building Codes

The Case for Adopting Building Codes

Mitigation for Homeowners

10 Tips for Conserving Water at Home

Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution

10 Tips for Energy Efficient Homes

Building Green, Living Better

Week 3 - Learning from the Pros

Learning from the Pros

Careers in Building Safety

Value of the Code Official

Do I Need a Permit?

ICC Career Step by Step Infographic

ICC Military COOL Program Infographic

Week 4 - Engaging Your Community

Engaging Your Community

Building Safety Month Letter to Editor Template

Building Safety Month Press Release Template

Building Safety in Your Home Checklist

Week 5 - Celebrating Success

Celebrating Success