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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UPDATE





May 2024





Building Safety Month





In May of each year, the International Code Council (ICC) leads a campaign to recognize the important work of building safety professionals and highlight the significance of modern building codes that are updated regularly. Building codes are one way we protect homes, schools, offices, industrial facilities, retail businesses and entertainment venues. Each day, code officials dedicate themselves to creating and sustaining safe and sustainable built environments. Learn more about Building Safety Month from the ICC. [ https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] 

*Below you will find additional information and resources for the entire community.*


* Building safety officials save lives [ #link_1 ]
* Fire Prevention [ #link_2 ]
* SPOTLIGHT: Code Compliance [ #link_3 ]
* Building safety is for kids, too! [ #link_4 ]
* Fire sprinkler systems are lifesaving technology [ #link_5 ]
* Building Safety Month in BTv's Lake to Lake [ #link_6 ]
* Community Resources [ #link_7 ]





Building safety professionals gather in front of elevator in building under construction wearing safety gear




Building safety officials save lives

City code officials, reviewers and inspectors with the Development Services Department work every day to safeguard our communities. Through permits, plan review and inspections the city ensures that developments adhere to regulations that prevent accidents and ensure that buildings are safe for occupancy. Together all of these professionals protect the high quality built and natural environment in Bellevue. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






Fire Prevention

The Bellevue Fire Department's Fire Prevention division provides fire and life safety inspections, community education and investigation. They work to prevent fires and enhance public safety in all buildings, as well as improve the ability of emergency responders to manage incidents. Together, we can achieve a safe, vibrant and economically sustainable city. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/fire/fire-prevention?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






Photo shows firefighter providing a fire prevention demonstration to onlookers. [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/fire/fire-prevention?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]




SPOTLIGHT: Code Compliance

The city's Code Compliance team responds to concerns about possible code violations occurring on private property and works to address reported violations. The team aims to serve as neighborhood stewards and to achieve successful resolutions by building partnerships among the diverse communities in Bellevue. Their mission is to provide comprehensive education and consistent, equitable and responsive enforcement that promotes voluntary compliance with the city's codes. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/codes-and-guidelines/code-compliance?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






Code Compliance and Fire recognized for work in the field

Photo of Development Services staff being interviewed on camera for video [ https://youtu.be/SHMKNXvMo1k?feature=shared&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

In celebration of Women's History Month in March, Bellevue Television's Lake to Lake featured women who work in the field for several city departments. It includes both the city's Code Compliance team and Bellevue Fire Department.

Watch the March Lake to Lake on BTv's YouTube channel [ https://youtu.be/SHMKNXvMo1k?feature=shared&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

 







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Building safety is for kids, too!

Photo of child in hardhat and safety vest [ https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/kids-corner/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Kids start learning the basics of building safety at an early age. The ICC has a library of resources to help parents, teachers and others in the community teach kids about what building safety professionals do and how they make our homes and communities safer for everyone.

Check out the ICC's Kids Corner [ https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/kids-corner/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]







Fire sprinkler systems are lifesaving technology

Fire sprinkler installed in a ceiling

When a fire breaks out, every second counts. Fire sprinkler systems respond immediately by activating automatically to release water to control and extinguish fire and flames before they can spread. Studies have shown that buildings equipped with sprinkler systems experience significantly fewer casualties and less severe property damage compared to those without. The rapid response not only contains fires, but it also drastically decreases the risk of injury and death by providing time for building occupants to evacuate safely.  







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Building Safety Month in BTv's Lake to Lake

Building Safety Month is featured in the most recent Lake to Lake from Bellevue Television. The May edition features Development Services leadership, fire safety information from Bellevue Fire and tips on creating emergency kit from emergency management staff. Watch on the Bellevue Television YouTube channel [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=uuXtsxIhFew ]. 






Bellevue Fire Department fire marshals with fire safety tools [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=uuXtsxIhFew ]




Community Resources





Building Safety Month resources from the ICC

The ICC has a collection of building safety resources for families. Check out fire and water safety tips, home maintenance best practices, sustainability information and how to plan ahead to limit damages to buildings from natural hazards. ICC: PREPARING A BUILDING SAFETY PLAN [ https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/bsm-week-2/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Bellevue Earthquake Home Retrofit Program

The City of Bellevue's Earthquake Home Retrofit Program encourages owners of older, wood-framed houses to retrofit their homes to increase structural safety. The city offers a streamlined application and plan review process in order to make the process as easy and cost effective as possible. LEARN MORE [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/development/permits/residential-building-permits/earthquake-home-retrofit-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Bellevue Fire: Community Risk Reduction Program

The Bellevue Fire Department believes that community risk reduction through education is an important part of empowering residents. Learn more about programs and how to submit a request for an event, training, presentation or station tour from the Bellevue Fire Department [ https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/fire/community-outreach-and-education?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. 






Photo shows building inspector looking at exterior of a wood framed building under construction




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