View this enewsletter online: http://www.iccsafe.org/eNews
| Add enewsletter@iccsafe.org to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. View this enewsletter online: http://www.iccsafe.org/eNews |
May 24, 2011 | Subscribe to ICC eNews | ||||
|
|||||
 |
|
President Obama Declares May as Building Safety Month |
| International Code Council CEO Richard P. Weiland announced that requests during two administrations has finally paid off with the first-ever Presidential Proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month as "a critical component of our homeland security, our personal and public safety, the protection of property, and our economic well-being." | ||
| The Proclamation reads, in part: "It is our collective responsibility as a Nation—nonprofit organizations and the public and private sectors—to implement effective standards and codes that sustain safe and resilient structures. We need innovation and partnerships at all levels of society to develop transformative breakthroughs in building materials and construction techniques that strengthen the integrity of our homes, workplaces, and commercial facilities." |
 |
 |
Benefits of Code Enforcement and Safe, Sanitary and Sustainable Construction on Display in Ohio |
|
| During May's Building Safety Month celebration, Chief Building Official Mary Sampsel and staff at the Union County, Ohio, Building Department educated contractors and homeowners on the benefits of code enforcement and safe, sanitary and sustainable construction. "We put together some common issues that we experience from time to time and thought it might be a great way to educate our customers," Sampsel explained. Click to continue. | ||
 |
Kindergarteners, First Graders Learn the Importance of Building Safety |
|
| In observance of this year's Building Safety Month celebration, staff at the Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Community Development Department visited kindergarten and first grade students at Cornerstone Elementary School to talk about the importance of building safety. Click to continue. | ||
 |
 |
Clark County, Washington, Three Legislators Presented Building Safety Month Awards |
|
| Chief Building Official Jim Muir (left) and the Clark County, Washington, Building Safety Division were presented the Code Council's "Raising the Profile" Award by Code Council Board President Jimmy Brothers while three state legislators were recipients of the inaugural Elected Official Award during the Building Safety Month Reception at ICC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. | ||
 |
Building Safety Month Sponsors Honored at Reception | |
| Supporters for 2011 Building Safety Month were recognized during the reception in Washington, D.C. They are: Presenting Sponsor BASF, Platinum Sponsors the Propane Education and Research Council, the National Center for Healthy Housing, and the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, and Sponsors the Laborers International Union of North America, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and Building Reports. Pictured are BASF Mike Sievers (left) and ICC CEO Rick Weiland. Click to continue. | ||
 |
 |
Finding the Right Energy Efficient and Green Home: Tips from BASF to Pass On in Your Community |
|
| Everyone should have a great place to live: somewhere safe, comfortable and healthy that's also energy efficient and durable so it’s affordable to own and occupy. The good news is there are lots of options, and when you know what to look for, you can find the right high-performance home for your family. You will need to ask some questions and dig a little deeper than surface appearance, but the extra effort is worth it. Click to continue. | ||
 |
Learn More about Radon Resistant Construction from the National Center for Healthy Housing |
|
| Radon is all around us, but when it is trapped indoors, it becomes a serious health concern. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer among smokers and the top cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Click to continue. | ||
 |
 |
Get Ready for the 2011 Hurricane Season: A Message from the Propane Education and Research Council |
|
| Noted hurricane forecasters Philip Klotzback and William Gray from Colorado State University have predicted a very active storm season for the Atlantic coast, including 16 named storms and nine hurricanes. Installation of a propane-fueled standby generator can mean comfort and peace of mind during rough weather. | ||
| When a power outage is detected, a propane standby generator gets to work powering the most important appliances and systems in the home: heaters, air conditioners, sump pumps, and refrigerators. Depending on the size of the propane tank, a propane generator could provide a home with 11 days or more of emergency power. Click to continue. | ||
 |
Are You Following the Great Hurricane Blowout? | |
| The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes launched the Great Hurricane Blowout, a first of its kind social media campaign focused on online and community social engagement to provide families with fun activities they can work on together to make sure they are ready for hurricane season. Current followers include National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read and Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. | ||
| With the help of games, prizes, online videos and the support of the online community, followers will be able to answers important questions like: Where will you go if you have to evacuate? What will you take with you? Will you stay home and shelter in place with your disaster supply kit? How will your home stand up to a hurricane? Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for tips, valuable prizes and to share with others as we prepare for the hurricane season. | ||
 |
 |
Building Safety Month Week Four: Backyard Safety |
|
| As summer approaches, homeowners need to take the time to check their outdoor areas for potential safety hazards. While most people know that pools are a safety hazard for kids, there are lot more things to watch out for in your back yard, like barbecues and grills, lawn equipment and toys. For more information, click here. | ||
 |
The One Minute/One Click Way to Support Building Safety Month | |
| Support Building Safety Month by participating in the simple "I Support" grassroots web campaign. Click here to input your name, location and organization and you will be added to our growing list of supporters. | ||
|
CONTENT DISCLAIMER — ICC eNews features links that may take you outside the Code Council's website. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of outside websites. |
|
| ICC eNews is the proud recipient of Hermes Creative Awards and Apex Communications Awards for publication excellence in web/electronic publications. Copyright ©2011 | International Code Council | All rights reserved Code Council Headquarters‚ 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW‚ 6th Floor | Washington‚ DC 20001 USA | (888) 422-7233 All articles are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of the International Code Council. |
