On May 7, 2012, Citrus Heights City staff and residents kicked-off Building and Safety Month, a public-awareness campaign hosted by the International Code Council Foundation, to promote safe building.
Building safety and fire prevention codes address all aspects of construction, such as structural soundness of buildings, reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency and sustainability. To ensure buildings are safe requires the active participation of building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, builders, engineers, contractors and others in the construction industry, as well as property owners.
To celebrate Building Safety Month, the Citrus Heights Building Division will have an educational display throughout the month of May in the front lobby at City Hall, located at 6237 Fountain Square Drive. Each week, there will be a new theme with fun activities and raffle prizes! There will also be a raffle with prizes such as a new composter, BBQ, gift cards, and more!
Week One - May 7 - 13, 2012 Energy and Green Building Spotlighting the latest advancements in sustainable design and building. Week Two - May 14 - 20, 2012 Disaster Safety and Mitigation Raising awareness about how to prepare for a natural disaster and take action when one strikes. Week Three - May 21 - 27, 2012 Fire Safety and Awareness Protecting our homes and workplaces with essential safety precaution measures. Week Four - May 28 - 31, 2012 Backyard Safety Keeping kids safe at play with the backyard at bay. For more information, contact the Building and Safety Division at (916) 727-4760. |