What is Building Safety Month?

Building Safety Month is a global campaign held each May to highlight the importance of building safety and the role updated building codes play in protecting communities.

The initiative, led by the International Code Council, promotes awareness around creating safe, sustainable spaces for people to live, work, and play. Building Safety Month emphasizes the critical role building codes and code officials play in safeguarding against disasters and ensuring resilient structures in every community.

ICC Website – Building Safety Month

Check out ICC’s BSM webpage to see:

• Proclamations
• Sample Social Media Posts – Including weekly themes around the 2025 theme of Game On!
• Kids Corner – Activities, Coloring Books, Classroom Presentations. Have you met Codie the Cougar?
• Resources – Promotional Toolkits, Printable Materials and more.

WSAPT wants to celebrate Building Safety Month with YOU! Show us how your jurisdiction is promoting building safety throughout May and you could WIN A FREE SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FOR 2026 OR 2027!

How to Play:

• Share Photos: Snap pics of your team in action! Building inspections, community outreach, safety demonstrations – we want to see it!
• Highlight Activities: Are you hosting workshops, running public service announcements, or partnering with local schools? Give us the details!
• Showcase Proclamations: Did your city officially declare Building Safety Month? Share the proclamation!
• Anything Goes! If you're promoting BSM in a creative or impactful way, we want to hear about it!

Let us see you on Facebook or LinkedIn — tag WSAPT to show off your efforts!

How to Win:

Email a summary of your Building Safety Month campaign or activities to info@wsapt.org.

The WSAPT board will judge entries based on creativity, impact, and community sharing. The more you engage on social media, the better your chances of winning!

So, gather your team, brainstorm creative ideas, and show us how you're going to "Play the Game" to promote Building Safety Month. Game on!