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To declare April 4 - April 10, 2004 as Building Safety Week in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, building safety affects many aspects of life in Columbus and building safety code enforcement assures that structures are safe and sound; and
WHEREAS, building safety and fire officials work with citizens to address building safety and fire prevention every day; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated members of the International Code Council, including building and fire officials, architects, engineers and others in the construction industry develop and enforce the codes that safeguard Columbus citizens where they live, work, play and learn; and
WHEREAS, building safety codes provide safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as snowstorms and tornadoes; and
WHEREAS, Building Safety Week is an opportunity to increase public awareness and explain the role local and state building departments play in the first line of defense to protect the public; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme "You Can Be A Part Of Building Safety Week" encourages all Columbus citizens to raise their awareness of building safety and to take appropriate steps to ensure that Columbus buildings are safe; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the Council of the City of Columbus That April 4 through April 10, 2004 is hereby declared Building Safety Week in Columbus.