May 3, 2011rnrnEvents Bring Attention to Building Safety Issuesrnrnrn Philadelphia, May 2, 2011 – Today, the Department of Licenses and Inspections kicked-off Philadelphia’s Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is presented in coordination with the International Code Council Foundation (ICCF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating the devastating effects of natural disasters and other building tragedies through consumer education, professional development and community service. Throughout May, the Department of Licenses and Inspections will collaborate with external organizations, such as the Liberty Chapter of the ICC, and other City public safety agencies to stage several fun and educational events.rnrn“This is the Department’s second year of Building Safety Month and I would like to thank everyone for arranging another exciting schedule of events,†said L&I Commissioner Fran Burns. “Last year’s events were a tremendous success and I encourage the public to take advantage of the many activities happening this month. Together, we can build a safer Philadelphia.â€rnrnCountless accidents unfortunately still occur in buildings that are not constructed or maintained to code. The expanded Building Safety Month provides a broader platform to share the sphere of knowledge among architects, engineers and skilled industry veterans so that families, businesses and communities can be safe, strong and sustainable. .rnrnThe May events will be held throughout the City, highlighting four important themes of building safety – Energy and Green Building, Disaster Safety and Mitigation, Fire Safety and Awareness, and Backyard Safety. The Department will be working to become more accessible to the public, holding weekly sessions at a city Home Depot to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes. The East District will also be open in the evening twice during Backyard Safety Week to give residents greater opportunity to have building plans reviewed. For more information, contact Deputy Commissioner Michael Fink at Michael.fink@phila.govrn ####rnrnrn Building Safety Month Schedulernrnrn Week One – May 2 – 6: Energy and Green Building rnrn Tuesday, May 3rdrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn Green Building Site Visits10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, 2217 Coral St.rn Presentation and Walking tours of LEED building site. Q&A on all aspects of what makes up a LEED certified building and the rolls of those involved, from the developer through the plan review and construction process.rnrn Wednesday, May 4thrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rnrn Thursday, May 5th rn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn Career Day – L&I presentation at Edmunds Elementary School to explain the duties and responsibilities involved in code enforcement.rn Green Advantage Training, 8:30am – 4:00pm, Concourse Training Room, MSBrnrnrn Week Two – May 9 – 13: Disaster Safety and Mitigation rnrn Monday, May 9thrn Job Site Safety Training – 9:00am to 12:00pm, MSB, 16th floor, room “Zâ€rnrn Tuesday, May 10thrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn FEMA training, 8:30am to 12:00pm, Region 3 Headquarters, 615 Chestnut St.rnrn Wednesday, May 11th rn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn PFD Emergency Response presentation, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Phila Fire Academy,rn 5200 Pennypack St.rnrn Thursday, May 12thrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn FEMA training, 8:30am to 12:00pm, Region 3 Headquarters, 615 Chestnut St.rnrnrn Week Three – May 16 – 20: Fire Safety and Awareness rnrn Monday, May 16thrn HILTI Fire Stopping Training, MSB, 16th floor, room “Z†(time TBA)rnrn Tuesday, May 17th rn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn PGW Safety Training, MSB, 16th floor, room “Câ€, 9:00am and 10:30am.rn IBC 2009 Elevator & Corridor Fire Protection Training, MSB, 16th floor, room “Câ€, 1:00pm and 2:30pm.rnrn Wednesday, May 18thrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn Building Safety Month Banquet 7:00 PM to 11:00 PMrn Swan Caterers, Front St. and Snyder Ave.rn Presented by the Liberty Chapter of Philadelphiarn Department of L&I will present the David L. Wismer Awardrnrn Thursday, May 19thrn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rnrnrn Week Four – May 23 – 27: Backyard Safety rnrn Tuesday, May 24th rn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rn East District Open House, Rising Sun and Benner Sts.rn Technical staff will be available by appointment for Single Family Dwelling plan review between the hours of 5:00 to 8:00pm.rnrn Wednesday, May 25th rn Home Depot outreach effort; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2200 W Oregon Ave.rn L&I staff on site to issue permits and licenses and answer questions regarding the codes.rnrn Thursday, May 26thrn Golf Outing, Juniata Golf Club, 12:30prn East District Open House, Rising Sun and Benner Sts.rn Technical staff will be available by appointment for Single Family Dwelling plan review between the hours of 5:00 to 8:00pm.