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Proclamation in Recognition of Building Safety Month, May 2011
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Whereas, through our continuing attention to building safety, we enjoy the comfort and peace of mind of structures that are safe and sound; and
Whereas the dedicated members of the International Code Council, including building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers and others in the construction industry, develop and enforce codes to safeguard Americans in the buildings where we live, work, play and learn; and
Whereas, the International Codes, used by the City of Rochester Hills, include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters that can occur, such as snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wild land fires and earthquakes; and
Whereas, Building Safety Month is an excellent opportunity to educate the public by increasing public awareness about building safety and the role fire prevention officials, local and state building departments and federal agencies have in protecting lives and property; and
Whereas, we ask all Americans to consider projects to improve building safety at home and in the community, and to recognize all building safety and fire prevention officials for the important part that they play in protecting the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.
Therefore, Be It Known, that May 2011 will be designated Building Safety Month in the City of Rochester Hills. Accordingly, our citizens are encouraged to join their fellow Americans in participating in Building Safety Month awareness by assisting in efforts to improve building safety.