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Pictured are, left to right: (front row) Cherri Watson, Director of Safety and Education, Georgia Branch of the Associated General Contractors of America; Marci B. Reed, AIA Georgia; Patricia Wheeler, Mayor of the city Stone Mountain; Morgan Wheeler, Walton County, Past President of ICC Region 8 and President of the Metro Atlanta Inspectors Association; Governor Deal ; Ted Miltiades, Director of Construction Codes for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs; Carl Fortson, Tift County, Past President of the Building Officials Association of Georgia; McMahan; (second row) Susan Carpenter, Building Inspector for the city of Suwannee; Kenrick N. Higa, Lord Aeck & Sargent Architecture; Gene Tompkins, Tift County; Rusi Patel, Georgia Municipal Association; Anderson; (third row) Joey Davenport, Chief Building Official of Lee County; Mark Rice, Building Official of the city of Kennesaw; Hal Cosper, Building Official for the city of Marietta and President of the Building Officials Association of Georgia; Tim Williams, Chairman of the State Codes Advisory Committee; David Ellis, Executive Vice President, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association; (fourth row) Garriss; Tom Carty, retiree from Peachtree City; Monroe Herrin of Tift County; Mark Schroeder of VeenendaalCave, Inc.; and Bert Locke, Property Director of Manulife Financial.

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		Building Safety Month Concludes with Backyard Safety

		Backyard Safety Week focused on educating consumers with an emphasis on swimming pool and spa safety. The good news is that after extensive collaboration with a wide range of industry experts, including the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, the International Code Council's 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code enhances consumer safety. The ISPSC is the first comprehensive swimming pool code that includes seamless integration with the widely adopted family of International Codes and meets the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act requirements. The code adresses barriers, decking, lighting, diving, sanitizing equipment, filter, and suction fitting provisions. It covers residential and public pools, portable and in-ground spas, water parks, exercise spas and hot tubs. For backyard safety tips, click here.

		National Hurricane Preparedness Week Leads into 2012 Atlantic Season

		National Hurricane Preparedness Week was observed May 27-June 2 and served as a lead-in to the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there is a 70-percent chance of nine to 15 named storms this year, four to eight hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. Already last month, Tropical Storm Alberto and Tropical Depression Beryl formed in the Southeast with Beryl producing record amounts of rainfall. The Code Council offers numerous safety recommendations to help citizens prepare for the hurricane season, including tips for before, during and after storms.

		Community Events Help Promote Building Safety

		Jurisdictions across the country, like Oro Valley, Ariz., are offering residents free pool and spa inspection until Labor Day to ensure that critical features are in place to protect children, identify deficiencies and offer suggestions to remedy hazards. There is no obligation on the part of the homeowner to make the corrections, but officials will provide direction to those interested in safety. Click here for information on hosting a community event in your jurisdiction.

		Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio Participates in Building Safety Month

		The Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio (BOCONEO) participated in Building Safety Month with an information booth and displays at the Steelyard Commons Home Depot in Cleveland, Ohio. Using the public relations packet developed by the ICC Foundation, pamphlets and flyers, and promotional give-a-ways, they brought the message of Building Safety to the residents of northeast Ohio. BOCONEO members constructed visual aids with mock-up wall sections showing code compliant electrical and plumbing installations along side other mock-ups showing improper installations. The group was well received by the Home Depot staff and was invited back in the fall to participate in another event along with fire service professionals. Click here to see photographs of the event.

		Building Safety Month Sponsors Honored at Reception

		Supporters for 2012 Building Safety Month were recognized during a Building Safety Month reception in Washington, D.C. They are: AMCA International (Presenting), BASF (Platinum), FEMA (Platinum), Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (Platinum), Simpson Strong-Tie (Gold), American Institute of Architects (Silver), USAA (Silver), Hilti (Bronze), ASTM International (Listing), National Institute of Building Sciences (Listing), ASCE (Listing), EIFS Industry Members Association (Listing) and CMI Communications (Listing). The American Institute of Landscape Architects, Green Builder Media and Hanley Wood were also recognized as Media Partners. Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (left) and Board of Directors President Bill Dupler (right) presented plaques and certificates to the sponsors and thanked them for supporting Building Safety Month and the Code of Honor Scholarship Program this year. They are pictured with David Miller (center) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

		Mike Holmes PSA Available

		The Mike Holmes Public Service Announcement (PSA) will remain available for download in both low- and high-resolution versions on buildingsafetymonth.org. You may also request a copy of the PSA on DVD by emailing the ICC Foundation. The PSA provides consumer information on the important role code officials play in their communities. It is not time sensitive, so it can be used beyond 2012 Building Safety Month to help raise the profile of code officials as champions of public safety. Email if you would like a copy, or download here.

		The One-Minute/One-Click Way to Support Building Safety Month

		Support Building Safety Month by participating in the simple "I Support Building Safety Month" grassroots web campaign. Click here and input your name, location and organization and you will be added to our list of supporters.


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