Building Safety Month | Fire Prevention and Control

Colorado’s State Fire Agency joins International Code Council for the Celebration of Building Safety Month 2023

President Biden - Building Safety Month Proclamation

Governor Polis - Building Safety Month Proclamation

In May 2023, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) will participate in the 43rd 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, “Building Safety Is...Personal, Local and Global"

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 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 1-7): Building Safety Starts at Home
Week 2 (May 8-14): Building Safety Professionals and You
Week 3 (May 15-21): Prepare Your Community
Week 4 (May 22-28): Advocate for Your Community
Week 5 (May 29-31): Solving Challenges Together

Week 1

Building Safety Starts At Home

10 Fire Safety Tips

Alarm Safety Tips

Exit Safety Tips

Electricity Safety Tips

10 Tips for Energy Efficient Homes

10 Tips for Conserving Water at Home

Week 2