Alexandria Building Safety Month Event

The City of Alexandria invites the public to celebrate Building Safety Month during the month of May with a Kick-Off

Event on May 2, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at City Hall – Market Square located at 301 King Street. Building Safety Month is celebrated during the month of May and focuses on the work of our building safety professionals. The City of Alexandria joins the nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the continuous efforts of our Code Administrations Professionals! This year’s theme is Game On!

Event highlights will include a proclamation signing by Mayor Alyia Gaskins, remarks by City Manager James Parajon, and a keynote address by a special guest. There will be FREE TRAINING, RAFFLES, LUNCH, and EXHIBITS from City departments and building safety stakeholders.

Building Safety Month, sponsored by the International Code Council, is part of an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. This campaign emphasizes the need for the adoption of modern building codes and helps the public understand the importance of developing and maintaining safe and sustainable structures.

The City’s code officials ensure the safety of vital public infrastructure and services, and protect residents from fires, weather – related events, and structural collapses. Through the adoption of modern building codes, the City can foster sustainable economic development and allow greater investment in our community.

The event will also feature two, 1 – HOUR FREE TRAINING SESSIONS: 10 a.m. with HILTI – “Fire Stopping Techniques Utilized in Construction” 1 p.m. with Simpson Strong-Tie – “Deck Safety at Home”

The training sessions will provide a total of 2 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Seating is limited to 50 people and is open to the public. Please contact Pe***********@**********va.gov to register for in person training by April 28, 2025.

The International Code Council, its members, and a diverse partnership of professionals from the building construction, design, and safety communities come together with other stakeholders to promote building safety through informational events, legislative briefings, and more. These events help us recognize the need for safe and sustainable structures where we live, work, and play.

We invite you to partner with us to ensure this event is a success. In addition, the Department of Code Administration will

be extending an invitation to local non-profit organizations, other city departments, and state services.

Visit alexandriava.gov/Code for more information about Building Safety Month and sponsorship opportunities. For inquiries from the media only, contact Justin Thompson, Editorial Communications Manager,

at Ju*************@**********va.gov or 703.746.3971.