International Code Council to debut annual building safety month in May 2025

New York, NY The month-long educational campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment, begins May 1, 2025. This year’s theme, “Game On!” motivates people to get in the game and take part in learning about and practicing building safety. Each year, the International Code Council, its members and global communities celebrate building safety through proclamations, educational events and community gatherings.

Building Safety Month 2025 weekly themes are:

• Week One (May 1–3): “The Warm Up”;

• Week Two (May 4—10): “Build Your Offense”;

• Week Three (May 11—17): “Build Your Defense”;

• Week Four (May 18—24): “The Starting Lineup”;

• Week Five (May 25—31): “Going Into Overtime”.

The Code Council provides resources to help promote Building Safety Month including safety tips, promotional graphics, Kids Corner and resources for teachers.

“Building Safety Month is all about coming together as a community to help ensure the safety of the built environment in a continuously changing world,” said Code Council board president David Spencer, CBO. “The Code Council encourages everyone to learn and teach others about the basic rules of building safety and the key players involved.”

More details about the 2025 Building Safety Month will be released in the coming months.