Support grows for coalition for current safety codes

WASHINGTON, D.C. and QUINCY, Mass. – More than 160 code officials, fire officers, architects, plan reviewers, organizations and businesses have shown their support for the Coalition for Current Safety Codes (CCSC), and the number is growing daily. The coalition is advancing public safety in the built environment by advocating states and municipal jurisdictions adopt current building, fire prevention, sustainable, electrical and life safety codes. The alliance, announced on June 5, was formed by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

“We are never done with the work of protecting our homes, businesses and other structures,” said NFPA President Jim Shannon and ICC CEO Rick Weiland in a joint statement. “For more than 100 years, building codes in the United States have evolved to incorporate critical safeguards for building occupants based on the most current building science, and they must be continually improved. This initiative is advancing public safety by advocating for the adoption of current building, sustainability, electrical and life safety codes.”

Individuals, associations and businesses who want to advance safety by advocating for the adoption of current safety codes are invited to demonstrate their support for the coalition’s initiatives. To be a part of the alliance, go to www.coalition4safety.org/involve.html.