PRINTER'S NO. 1267
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
277
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY GINGRICH, COHEN, DONATUCCI, KIRKLAND, ROZZI,
DAVIS, MALONEY, THOMAS, KILLION, WATSON, WHEELAND, MILLARD,
HENNESSEY, BOBACK, KIM, KINSEY, MURT, DiGIROLAMO, MACKENZIE,
D. COSTA, VEREB, LONGIETTI, READSHAW, HARHART AND ROSS,
APRIL 20, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 20, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2015 as "Building Safety Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Through continuing efforts to address critical
safety issues in the built environment that affect the residents
of this Commonwealth, regardless of age or occupation, both in
everyday life and in times of natural disaster, there is
confidence that structures are safe and sound; and
WHEREAS, This confidence is a result of the efforts of
vigilant guardians, building safety and fire prevention
officials, architects, engineers, builders and others in the
construction industry, who work year round to ensure the safe
construction of buildings; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated members of the Pennsylvania
Association of Building Code Officials, the International Code
Council's Pennsylvania State Professional Chapter and other
International Code Council Chapters in this Commonwealth,
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including the Lancaster County Code Association, the Berks
County Building and Code Association, the Pennsylvania Building
Officials Conference, the Commonwealth Building Officials, the
Pennsylvania Association of Code Officials, the Pennsylvania
Association of Fire Code Officials, the Professional Chapter of
Western Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Building Officials
Conference (PENNBOC) Regions I and V, develop and implement the
highest quality codes to protect residents of this Commonwealth
in the buildings where they live, learn, work and play; and
WHEREAS, The International Codes, the most widely adopted
building safety and fire prevention codes in the nation, are
adopted in Pennsylvania by the Uniform Construction Code and are
used by most states, counties and cities in this nation; and
WHEREAS, These modern building safety codes also include
safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as
hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildfires and earthquakes;
and
WHEREAS, "Building Safety Month," sponsored by the
International Code Council and the Pennsylvania Association of
Building Code Officials along with all of the other
International Code Council Chapters in this Commonwealth,
reminds the public about the critical role of their communities'
largely unknown guardians of public safety, local code
officials, who help prevent countless fires and accidents; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's "Building Safety Month,"
"Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes," encourages
all residents to raise awareness of the importance of building
safety; green and sustainable building; pool, spa and hot tub
safety; and new technologies in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, The theme focuses on appropriate steps that every
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resident can take to ensure that the places where they live,
learn, work and play are safe; and
WHEREAS, Countless lives have been saved due to the
implementation of safety codes by State and local agencies; and
WHEREAS, As "Building Safety Month" is observed throughout
this Commonwealth, it is important to consider projects to
improve building safety at home and in the community and to
acknowledge the essential service provided to all residents by
Federal agencies and State and local building departments in
protecting lives and property; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of May 2015 as "Building Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
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