Celebrating Building Safety Month in May

May is Building Safety Month, an international initiative led by the International Code Council (ICC). In 2026, our theme is "Built to Last". We're highlighting how resilient building practices, modern codes, and dedicated professionals safeguard our communities.

Week 1: Safe Homes, Strong Communities

May 1-10

Homeowners in Raleigh can take simple, proactive steps to improve safety, like testing smoke alarms and sewer system health.

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Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment

May 11-17

We honor the everyday heroes-building inspectors, architects, builders-who ensure safety and compliance.

See what a day on the job looks like for Building Inspector, Tanya Orr.

Week 3: Prepared to Protect

May 18-24

This week focuses on disaster-resilient building strategies. Stay prepared for natural hazards such as severe weather, wildfires, earthquakes, and more.

The Raleigh Raleigh Guide is a helpful resource providing you with tips to build a disaster toolkit to help you protect your home and family.

Week 4: Communities Without Limits

May 25-31

Accessibility is essential to building design and construction. It ensures everyone can use the space. Accessible design allows all people, regardless of mobility, vision, hearing, or other differences, to enter, move through, and use buildings.

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