Building Safety Month

Mayor Wilson has officially proclaimed that May 2026 is Building Safety Month! 

The Internation Code Council sponsors Building Safety Month each year in support of the national celebration of building safety.

The 2026 campaign theme is “Built to Last” and includes these special weekly themes.

  • Week 1: Safe Homes, Strong Communities (May 1–10) focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home
  • Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment (May 11–17) spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe
  • Week 3: Prepared to Protect (May 18–24) encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property
  • Week 4: Communities Without Limits (May 25–31) showcases the importance of accessibility in building construction and design

Construction and Inspections

Sam Steele, Interim Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019
Phone: (206) 684-8600
Phone Alt: Violation Complaint Line: (206) 615-0808
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SDCI issues land use, construction, and trade permits, conducts construction and housing-related inspections, ensures compliance with our codes, and regulates rental rules. SDCI is committed to an antiracist workplace and to addressing racism through our work in the community.