Recognizing National Building Safety Month

ROCHESTER, MN – On May 2, 2023, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May as Building Safety Month in Olmsted County. Throughout the month of May, Olmsted County 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, “It Starts with You”, raises awareness about the role we all play in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work, and learn. The campaign also makes the connection between building codes and our personal safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities.

This year’s campaign addresses how building safety impacts everyone on a personal, local, and global level.

Week One: Building Safety Starts at Home, May 1–7, highlights how building safety impacts our everyday life as family members, friends and individuals at home.
Week Two: Building Safety Professionals and You, May 8-14, shares a glimpse into the world of building safety professionals by outlining different roles and their responsibilities.
Week Three: Prepare Your Community, May 15-21, focuses on how to protect not just your home, but your community at large, from disaster.
Week Four: Advocate for Your Community, May 22-28, provides the tips and tools needed to advocate for building safety in your community.
Week Five: Solving Challenges Together, May 29-31, elevates Building Safety Month to a global scale by addressing how we can work together internationally to tackle the world's most important issues.

The Olmsted County Inspections Division takes great pride in their work which is proven by their attainment of professional certifications, continuing education, and ever-increasing knowledge of improved practices, new materials and emerging technologies. Their ability to work closely with professional contractors and tradesman, as well as home and property owners to secure safe and successful outcomes for all building and construction projects is unmatched. Energy efficiency is becoming more and more relevant with each passing construction season. This aligns perfectly with Olmsted County’s goal of being good stewards of our built and natural environments.

Learn more about Building Safety Month at www.buildingsafetymonth.org or join the conversation on social media using #BuildingSafety365.

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Media Contact: Stephanie Kruckenberg, Executive Administrative Assistant, 507-328-7114 stephanie.kruckenberg@olmstedcounty.gov