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Each May, building code professionals around the world promote Building Safety Month. Organized by the International Code Council, Building Safety Month seeks to raise awareness about the importance of building safety and of modern and updated building codes.
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The City of Portland is celebrating Building Safety Month by highlighting many of the professionals who work every day to ensure that Portland's buildings are safe.
This event also provides an opportunity to illustrate ways you can keep your home, workplace and their surroundings safe.
Throughout the month of May, we'll share information to help keep your homes, families and communities safe:
- The theme of Week 1 (May 1-10) is "Safe Homes, Strong Communities." This focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home.
- Week 2 (May 11-17) addresses "Voices of the Built Environment." This week spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping our communities safe.
- Week 3 (May 18-24) is "Prepared to Protect," encouraging community preparedness and highlighting how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property.
- Week 4 (May 25-31) focuses on "Communities Without Limits," showcasing the importance of accessibility in building construction and design.
Follow #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 on the City of Portland's social media channels as we highlight the important efforts to ensure safe buildings across Portland.
Week 1: Safe Homes, Strong Communities
Portland Fire & Rescue wants to make sure your home and your family are safe! Its Home Fire Safety Assessment Program is a free home visit to assess if there are any dangers in your home that you may not be aware of.
Watch an eight-minute video that provides lots of helpful information about ways to keep your home safe.
Learn more about the Home Fire Safety Assessment Program
Permits help ensure that home projects, such as decks, attic or basement conversions, fences, fireplace inserts and others, are safe for you and your family, now and for years to come.
Learn more about projects that require permits and how to receive them.
Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment
In this video, City of Portland Building Official Natalie Didion highlights the importance of building safety and the professionals who are dedicated to safe buildings.