SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE

City of Santa Clara, California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sheila Lee, 916-457-1103
May 1, 2006

Santa Clara Celebrates California Building Safety Week 2006

In an effort to increase public awareness and promote the understanding and importance of building safety, the City of Santa Clara will join California Building Officials (CALBO) and other local California jurisdictions in the participation of California Building Safety Week, May 7-13, 2006.

“California Building Safety Week is an excellent opportunity to educate our community and increase public awareness of the role of Building Inspection staff in building safety,” said Sheila Lee, CALBO President and Building Official for the City of Santa Clara.

Building inspection and code enforcement offices take appropriate steps every day to ensure the safety of the places where people live, work, play, and learn by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits, and inspecting buildings during construction.  This work protects the health and safety of the public by ensuring that applicable code requirements are met and maintained.

The City Council of the City of Santa Clara has issued a proclamation declaring May 7-13, 2006 as California Building Safety Week in Santa Clara.  Earlier in the year, CALBO was successful in lobbying the state legislature to declare California Building Safety Week 2006 statewide for the same week. 

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.  California Building Officials has been actively involved to include better seismic and safety design provisions in the California Building Code to protect California's built environment and the safety of those who utilize our structures.  This vital work is highlighted through the celebration and promotion of California Building Safety Week.

For more information on joining the City of Santa Clara in celebrating California Building Safety Week 2006, please contact Sheila Lee at 916-457-1103.