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BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
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MAY 2011
WHEREAS, our state's continuing efforts to address the critical issues of
safety, energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment that
affect our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster,
give us confidence that our structures are safe and sound, and;
WHEREAS, the International Codes, the most widely adopted building
safety, energy and fire prevention codes in the nation, are used by most
U.S. cities, counties and states; these modern building codes also
include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as
hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires and earthquakes, 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' largely unknown
guardians of public safety—our local code officials —who assure us of
safe, efficient and livable buildings, and;
WHEREAS, "Building Safety Month: An International Celebration of Safe
& Sensible Structures the theme for Building Safety Month 2011,
encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of
building safety; green and sustainable building; pool, spa and hot tub
safety; and new technologies in the construction industry.
NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Seal Beach, City Council
does proclaim the month of May, 2011, as
"Building Safety Month"
and encourage our citizens to consider projects to improve building
safety and sustainability at home and in the community, and to
acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state
building departments and federal agencies in protecting lives and
property.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the
City of Seal Beach this twenty-fifth day of April in the Year Two
Thousand Eleven.
Michael P. Levitt, Mayor
TTEST:
Linda Devine, City Clerk