Title
Proclamation for Building Safety Month
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe & Secure Community
(6E: Engage in proactive and formal community outreach programs and open dialogue with the citizens of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: May 6, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Building Inspections
CONTACT: Suzanne Arnold, Chief Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The International Code Council (ICC), which is the governing body over our model building codes, celebrates Building Safety Month every May to bring global attention to building safety and to recognize the code professionals who work to make sure construction is safe.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The ICC encourages local and state governments to issue proclamations in observance of Building Safety Month.
• McKinney has historically proclaimed and celebrated Building Safety Month every May.
• The theme for 2025 is “Game On!” and the weekly topics are as follows:
o Week 1 (May 1-3) - The Warmup
§ Discover how building safety impacts our daily lives.
o Week 2 (May 4-10) - Build Your Offense
§ Plan to support building safety programs.
o Week 3 (May 11-17) - Build Your Defense
§ Stay prepared for natural disasters.
o Week 4 (May 18-24) - The Starting Lineup
§ Learn about building safety professionals and careers.
o Week 5 (May 25-31) - Going Into Overtime
§ See what’s next for the building safety industry.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• No financial impact
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• No Board or Commission action