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■■ V - - <br />TO: <br />FROM: <br />DATE: <br />SUBJECT: <br />Planning Conunission . <br />Thomas J. Jacobs, Building Official <br />March 11, 1982 <br />Building Safety Week - April 12 - April 16, 1982 <br />k <br />Public safety is ensured through the proper use of building <br />codes in structures ranging in size from single family homes <br />to multi“Storied office complexes. In recognition of the <br />importance of building safety, Minnesota Governor A1 Quie has <br />proclaimed April 12 - 16, 1982, Building Safety Week through <br />the state. <br />City of Orono is participating in Building Safety Week by <br />hosting a slide presentation for the citizens. The presentation <br />will be held at the Council Chambers during the meeting of <br />April 12, 1982. Everyone is welcome. <br />I will answer questions and explain the value of building code <br />enforcement. Some people feel intimidated by the building <br />code review process, we want people to understand our building <br />code is a safety document to make sure the building meets some <br />minimal safety requirements. <br />How many times have we read news articles about fires or disasters <br />in buildings and found it reported that there were some basic <br />deficiencies in the construction of the building. The building <br />code is written in response to events which have occurred, often <br />these events injured people. The building code doesn't solve <br />the problem completely, but it's a good first step. <br />"Building Safety is No Accident" is this year's Building Safety <br />Week theme and is sponsored by the North Star Chapter, International <br />Conference of Building Officials. The building officials will <br />be demonstrating that family and community protection can be <br />strengthened when good building codes are applied to fire <br />prevention, structural safety, energy conservation ard electrical, <br />plumbing and heating installations. <br />A - ' ■/