HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05 Declaring May as Building Safety MonthTOWN OF VAIL
PROCLAMATION NO. 5, SERIES OF 2013
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2013
AS "BUILDING SAFETY MONTH"
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail holds the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency,
water conservation and sustainability in the built environment as essential elements of a
viable community; and
WHEREAS, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant
architects, engineers, builders, laborers and others in the construction industry, who
work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the 2012 editions of the International
Building and Fire Codes by reference in Title 10, Building Codes, Vail Town Code, to
protect public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code
Council and International Code Council Foundation, to remind the public about the
critical role of our communities' local code officials, who assure us of safe, efficient and
livable buildings; and
WHEREAS, the theme for Building Safety Month 2013 is "Code Officials Keep
You Safe." Building Safety Month 2013 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take
to ensure that the places where we live, learn, work, worship and play are safe and
sustainable, and recognizes that countless lives have been saved due to the
implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Vail Town Council declares
the month of May as Building Safety Month. Accordingly, the Town of Vail encourages
our citizens to join in participation of Building Safety Month activities to be held each
Friday at 7:00 am during the month of May in the Community Development Department,
with event themes as follows:
May 3rd: Fire Safety and Awareness May 10th: Disaster Safety and Mitigation
May 17th Backyard, Pool and Spa Safety May 24th: Energy and Green Building
SIGNED this 16th day of April, 2013.
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