Podcasts about building safety month

Mel Oncu, Chief Strategy Officer for the International Code Council, joined us to chat about this year's Building Safety Month theme and what our industry can do to promote safety at every level.

Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy for the International Code Council, sat down with us to talk about this year's Building Safety Month and the role of building codes in ensuring safe and resilient communities.

This week Jim, Kate, and David unveil the new Raven Way. Plus, roundabout safety tips. Get assistance with utilities. Wrapping up Building Safety Month. Upcoming at City Council. Highlights from the Surface Water Utility Annual Report. Tips to be fire-wise. Celebrate Pride Month at our June 7 event, donate blood, and other upcoming events. Special guest: Robert Hezlep, market manager for Juanita Friday Market shares what to look forward to this market season!https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240530

This week Jim, Kate, and David thank all who attended Community Appreciation Night. Tell us what matters most to you in our open survey. Celebrate Bike Everywhere Day. Look ahead to the next Council meeting. Observe National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read about a KPD crime spree arrest. Learn up on Building Safety Month. Join a clean up event. Practice safe boating and paddling, and more. Special guest: Kate Schmiett, Environmental Education Specialist, talks all about the new Natural Yard Care Ambassador Program. https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240516

This week Jim, David, and Kate report on KPD arresting nine car thieves. Info on the upcoming community survey. Celebrate Juanita Creek's grant funding. A preview for the upcoming City Council meeting. Heads up on street closures for the Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K. Apply for a parade float grant. Enjoy the annual Kirkland Senior Art Show. Be building safe this Building Safety Month. Keeping children safe in sports. Special guest: Angela Arnold, our newest Animal Control Officer introduces herself and provides information on the Animal Services Program.https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240502

This episode is hosted by FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson with guests Joseph Chappell, Outreach & Communication, Building Science Branch Planning, Safety & Building Science Division, Risk Management Directorate, FIMA, Resilience, FEMA and Dr. Pataya Scott, Civil Engineer, Earthquake and Wind Programs Branch, FIMA Resilience, FEMA. In honor of 2023 Building Safety Month, they share insights, experiences, and practical tips as they provide us with a comprehensive understanding of the international campaign celebrated each May to raise awareness about building codes, building safety, and more.   Topics Include: ● Guest introductions o  Dr. PatayaScott (0:29 - 1:35) o  Joseph Chappell (1:55 - 2:52) ● What is Building Safety Month and why it is important to the homeowner, renter, and consumer? (3:19 - 6:17) ● What are building codes, and how do they protect people? (6:51 - 8:12) ● Building beyond the minimum code (8:14 - 8:47) ● Building code standards (8:51 - 11:06) ● How emergency management ties into the advancement of building codes (11:15 - 14:06) ● FEMA Building Codes Strategy (15:11 - 17:38) ● Tornado safety: shelters and saferooms (17:46 - 21:05) ● Difference between a tornado shelter and tornado saferoom (21:08 - 25:19) ● Building Safety Month wish (25:20 - 27:37   Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Leslie Chapman-Henderson Email: info@flash.org Toll-free: (877) 221-SAFE (7233)

In this episode, we learn about the County's new Director of Permitting Services Rabbiah Sabbakhan , Building Safety Month, types of permits needed for new projects and how to file a complaint.

To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes.   Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted with the kids and parents afterward to see what they learned.   Want to follow along? Click here to download the Building Safety at Home checklist used in the episode. Guests on the show:  Whitney Doll, Code Council Executive Vice President of Communications and Strategy, and her 6-year-old son Colton.  Sunil Selvanayagam, Code Council Jr. Systems Administrator of Information Technology, and his 6-year-old son Gus.  Aaron Davis, Code Council Vice President of Federal Relations, and his daughters Margaret (10) and Caroline (6).   Denisha Witherspoon, Code Council Assessment Advocate for Certification and Testing Administration, and her 13-year-old daughter A'Derika.  Mohamed Amer, Code Council Regional Director of Operations for the MENA region, and his 7-year-old son Yousif.  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  Visit the Code Council's Building Safety Month Website  View Week 1 Building Safety Month resources to learn fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices  View Week 2 Building Safety Month resources to learn the different roles and responsiblities of building safety professionals 

In this episode of ICC Region I Radio, host Tim Spears sits down with Susan Dowty, Government Relations Manager with the International Code Council (ICC), to discuss the upcoming Building Safety Month and the resources offered by the ICC for local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). Susan shares her background in the building codes industry, including her experience with the San Diego County Building Department and her involvement in code development, including being the structural secretariat for the first International Building Code (IBC). The conversation also covers the important role of government relations managers in making connections within the industry and the diverse considerations involved in making building standards. Tim and Susan discuss creative ideas for celebrating Building Safety Month, including the Lego contest for younger generations to engage in the importance of building safety. Susan also discusses the ICC's family of solutions, including the digital codes platform, community development solutions, and accreditation and recognition programs. Finally, they discuss how the government relations team adapted during the pandemic, utilizing virtual options for meetings and providing more opportunities to connect with industry professionals. If you're interested in the building codes industry, the importance of Building Safety Month, and the resources offered by the ICC, then this episode is a must-watch. Building Safety Month webpage: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/ ICC Government Relations Team webpage: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy U.S. Federal Grant Programs: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/federalgrants/ Digital Codes: https://codes.iccsafe.org/ ICC Career Center: https://jobs.iccsafe.org/ ICC Mentor Program: https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/#mentor Code and Standards page: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/codes-standards/

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 09:07 Segment 3 - 22:02 On Wednesday's edition of In Focus, USD 383 Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Paula Hough and Board President Karla Hagemeister previewed Wednesday's meeting, touched on end of year events such as Manhattan High School Graduation May 14, the last day of school May 19 and a thank you to retirees. Manhattan Fire Department Building Official Darren Emery joins us to highlight Building Safety Month, which is recognized in May.

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore ways we can solve water challenges in the United States. How does the size of the pipes behind my walls have anything to do with water conservation? How does climate change affect the septic tanks and other private sewage disposal systems in many backyards? And what can we learn from Israel about how we treat and value water? Take a listen to learn more about these topics from Code Council plumbing expert Matt Sigler and professor of water conservation and sustainability Dr. Esber Andiroglu. This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association, the Indiana-Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, and LiUNA. Guests on the show: Dr. Esber Andiroglu Matt Sigler Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Learn more about the Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) resources View the Code Council's focus on water safety resources during the 2022 Building Safety Month event (happens every May) Dr. Andiroglu is the 2022 PMG Leadership Award recipient. Check out his Building Safety Journal feature profile. Apply for federal funding for building safety The Code Council's Digital Codes resource Communities can also continue to update to the most current versions of the codes. In the water space, that includes the: International Plumbing Code, the International Residential Code, which includes plumbing provisions, the International Green Construction Code, and the International Energy Conservation Code.

Many homeowners are planning home improvement projects this spring and summer, which makes the recognition of May as “Building Safety Month” especially timely. On the latest edition of the “What's Happening MoCo” podcast, James Sackett, residential inspections manager for the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will talk about the importance of scheduling a free residential deck maintenance inspection and how to know when a home project needs a permit to proceed.Tune in to the What's Happening MoCo podcast via platforms including Apple Podcasts at https://bit.ly/whats-happening-moco, Spotify, Amazon Music (ask Alexa to play the What's Happening MoCo podcast), iHeartRadio, and Google Podcasts. The video version of the podcast can be viewed on the What's Happening MoCo Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WhatsHappeningMoCoPodcast or by visiting https://montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM/whats-happening-moco-podcast.html.

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 09:12 Segment 3 - 20:43 Segment 4 - 31:32 On Wednesday's edition of In Focus USD 383 Superintendent Marvin Wade and Board President Curt Herrman previewed the upcoming school board meeting and discussed end of the year activities happening in the district. Manhattan Fire Department Building Official Darren Emery spoke to Building Safety Month and some initiatives being focused on this month. Downtown Manhattan Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder, Incite MHK volunteer Jeff Sackrider spoke about the success of Science Fest last weekend, previewed Third Thursdays and the Juneteenth Art Walk as well as the upcoming US Air Guitar Regional Championships happening Friday at the Wareham.

How Local Building Departments Can Advance Garage Door SafetyRecent updates to the International Codes requiring labeling of garage doors to include wind pressure ratings will increase the emphasis on code compliance for wind resistance. Join Mike and his guest Mike Wich, the Director of Building Code Administration and Chief Building Official for the South Central Planning and Development Commission based in Houma, Louisiana. Mike and Mike discuss the code requirements for garage doors and openers, and the role that local building departments can play in helping ensure that safe, code compliant garage door installations are the norm. They will also talk about the partnerships between IDA, DASMA, and ICC to observe Garage Door Safety Month in conjunction with ICC's Building Safety Month.

To wrap up Building Safety Month, DHCD Code and Regulation Specialist Paul Messplay talks disaster preparedness with Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VCBOA) President Jimmy Moss. "If a resident can walk into a building and not wonder if they are safe or not, we've done our job," says Moss. Hear the full episode and go deeper below. Learn more about Building Safety Month Learn more about the International Code Council Learn more about VCBOA Learn more about Disaster Preparedness Learn more about Virginia Building Codes

Dive into water safety codes in this seasonal reminder with Martinsville Building Code Official Kris Bridges. "First," says Bridges, "there's no replacement for proper adult supervision." How else can you keep your family and community safe? Listen in for an engaging conversation with DHCD's Amanda Love, and get more information below. International Code Council Building Safety Month Water Safety Week Virginia Building Codes This repeat episode was first heard in June 2020.

International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Month continues with week two on Training the Next Generation. As President of the Virginia Building & Code Officials Association, City of Galax Special Projects Coordinator Jimmy Moss is actively involved in advancing the profession of a group committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Virginians. Key in this work is something close to Jimmy's heart, engaging high school and college students in the field: The High School and College Technical Training Program. Hear Jimmy's conversation with DHCD's Stephen Reynolds, touching on the educational and life benefits of the program. "It can help provide a pool of people with a base knowledge of trades who can then get experience in the field and eventually become qualified inspectors." Want more code talk? Try the ICC podcast, ICC Pulse, or the VBCOA Final Friday Chat Series with Jimmy Moss.

DHCD Staff Member Richard Potts celebrates week one of Building Safety Month with a conversation with Viridiant's KC Bleile. "We're collaboratively working within an industry to make important improvements," says Bleile. Many of those improvements are happening in the Virginia Building Code and through innovations in products, systems, policy and financing mechanisms that will drive greater energy efficiency. Learn more about Viridiant, a Virginia organization advancing sustainable, affordable and energy efficient construction through education and technical support, including advancing the EarthCraft Virginia program. Check in on more Building Safety Month events from the International Code Council. Learn about the Virginia Code Development Process.

The City of Winchester's Building Official David Parker virtually joined host Barry Lee to discuss the International Code Council's Building Safety Month (May) and what building codes enforcement means for residents. Also in this episode: • Council BLUF (May 26 meeting & work session) • Now U Know • Announcements

Virginia Building and Code Officials Association President Jimmy Moss mark Building Safety Month in this conversation with DHCD's Amanda Love. Broad stakeholder participation marks the ongoing development of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). "It's not like it's written by someone and handed down," says Moss. "We help develop it." Then, across Virginia, building departments and code officials use it to help develop safe, sustainable, and affordable communities. "The idea is not for the code to be an obstacle, but the roadmap to where (the customer) wants to be." Moss is the City of Galax projects manager. May is the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Month. Safer buildings, safer communities, safer world. #buildingsafety365

We talk Building Safety Month with Kyle Kratzer and Dennis HArt on this week’s Code Talk Podcast.

RESTalk Host Bill Spohn interviews RESNET Program Director Ryan Meres and Code Council Executive Director of Sustainability Programs Dave Walls for this special ICC and RESNET collaboration episode for Building Safety Month. The guests discuss the new water ratings standard, water efficiency and conservation.   Episode length: 00:19:08

The Barbara Varon Volunteer Award, Building Safety Month, Hidden Oaks Nature Center and more on the News to Use Podcast.

The Barbara Varon Volunteer Award, Building Safety Month, Hidden Oaks Nature Center and more on the News to Use Podcast.

Tune in to the Health and Safety podcast to hear about smoking safety in homes, Building Safety Month, kids in cars and more.

Tune in to the Health and Safety podcast to hear about smoking safety in homes, Building Safety Month, kids in cars and more.

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On this edition of Code Talk, Jim speaks with Supervising Combination Inspector Aaron Morgan about Building Safety Month.

Presentations, Ed Long Retirement, FY 2018 Adopted Budget, Transform I-66 Outside Beltway, Police Week, Child Care Professionals Week, Building Safety Month.

Presentations, Ed Long Retirement, FY 2018 Adopted Budget, Transform I-66 Outside Beltway, Police Week, Child Care Professionals Week, Building Safety Month.

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Presentations, Building Safety Month, United Way, South County Senior Center 40th Anniversary, Towing Fee Increase, Head Start, Metrorail Project Phase 1, Human Trafficking.

Presentations, Building Safety Month, United Way, South County Senior Center 40th Anniversary, Towing Fee Increase, Head Start, Metrorail Project Phase 1, Human Trafficking.

Presentations, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Building Safety Month, Silver Line Metrorail Names, Disease Carrying Insects Program, Ed Long Jr., FY2013 Fiscal Plan, Budget.

Presentations, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Building Safety Month, Silver Line Metrorail Names, Disease Carrying Insects Program, Ed Long Jr., FY2013 Fiscal Plan, Budget.