President Obama has proclaimed May as National Building Safety Month, declaring it a time to “recognize and pay tribute to those who ensure the safety and resilience of our Nation’s buildings, and we reaffirm our commitment to upholding and abiding by strong and effective building safety standards.”
The proclamation also reads, “Maintaining the safety and resilience of our homes and buildings is imperative. By using disaster-resistant building codes and standards, resilient construction materials, and safe and performance-based design methods, we can safeguard the workplaces, houses, schools, and other facilities that provide us with space to grow, live, and learn.”