HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-049 RESOLUTION NO. 22-049
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2022 AS
"BUILDING SAFETY MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. St Lucie County is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the
safety and essential role our homes, buildings and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and
when disasters strike. Our confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up our
community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians (building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders,tradespeople, design professionals, laborers,
plumbers and others in the construction industry) who work year-round to ensure the safe
construction of buildings.
2. These guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a nonprofit that
brings together local, state, territorial, tribal and federal officials who are experts in the built
environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes to protect us in the buildings
where we live, learn, work and play. These modern building codes include safeguards to protect
the public from hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes.
3. Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public
about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety, our local
code officials, who assure us of safe, sustainable and affordable buildings that are essential to
our prosperity.
4. "Safety for All: Building Codes in Action," the theme for Building Safety Month 2022,
encourages us all to raise awareness about planning for safe and sustainable construction;career
opportunities in building safety; understanding disaster mitigation, energy conservation; and
creating a safe and abundant water supply to all of our benefit.
5. In observance of Building Safety Month, people all over the world are asked to consider the
commitment to improve building safety, resilience and economic investment at home and in the
community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state
building departments, fire prevention and federal agencies in protecting lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2022 as "Building Safety Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board further encourages all citizens to observe this important month by joining us
as we participate in Building Safety Month activities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 3rd day of May 2022.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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