Contact:
Tony Hozeny, 608/267-9661
MADISON– Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Cory L.
Nettles announced today that Building Safety Week in Wisconsin will be held
from April 4-10. Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code
Council Foundation, is an opportunity to increase public awareness of the
role building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building
departments, and federal agencies play to protect Wisconsin residents.
“Building Safety Week recognizes the importance of safe buildings
and the professionals who work to promote building safety in our
communities,” Nettles said.
Building Safety Week began in 1980. Its objectives are to promote
the use, enforcement and understanding of building codes to safeguard the
public. It also recognizes professional code enforcement officials who
regularly attend training to make sure they are aware of the latest code
changes and technological advances in construction.
The Commerce Safety and Buildings Division develops, administers, and
enforces state laws and rules relating to building construction, safety and
health. The division conducts plan reviews, inspections, and investigations;
issues and administers credentials; develops administrative rules; provides
training; and administrates funds relating to its programs.
The International Code Council (ICC) develops building codes to safeguard
the public at home, school, and work. Wisconsin has adopted four of the ICC
codes as the basis for the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
For more information on “You Can Be a Part of Building Safety Week,” visit
http://www.iccsafe.org/consumer/ or contact Ron Buchholz, Commerce, (608)
266-1817.
