Building Safety Month is an international celebration held in May to raise awareness about building safety and the necessity for safe, affordable, sustainable, and resilient buildings. The event highlights the essential work of professionals like code officials, architects, engineers, and builders who ensure safe construction and community resilience by implementing high-quality safety codes.
In specific recognition of this observance, Governor Spencer J. Cox officially declared May 2026 as Building Safety Month in Utah.
The 2026 campaign theme is “Built to Last” and includes these special weekly themes.
Week 1: Safe Homes, Strong Communities (May 1–10) focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home
Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment (May 11–17) spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe
Week 3: Prepared to Protect (May 18–24) encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property
Week 4: Communities Without Limits (May 25–31) showcases the importance of accessibility in building construction and design
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