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Belgrade proclaims May 2025 Building Safety Month, cites inspection and permit activity
Summary
Mayor Russell C Nelson proclaimed May 2025 as Building Safety Month, noting the Building Department performed 1,192 inspections Jan'Apr 30, 2025 and issued 82 residential permits in the same period; the proclamation recognizes building and fire prevention professionals.
Mayor Russell C Nelson read a proclamation declaring May 2025 Building Safety Month and urged residents to recognize the role of building and fire prevention professionals in protecting lives and property.
The proclamation cited the Building Department's recent activity: 1,192 inspections in Belgrade from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2025 (about 14 inspections per day, as stated by staff), 82 residential building permits issued since Jan. 1, 2025, and additional permit applications in review. The proclamation referenced the International Code Council's sponsorship of Building Safety Month and praised the work of architects, engineers, builders and code officials.
City leaders encouraged public awareness of building safety, resilience and the importance of up-to-date codes and inspections. The proclamation was read without public comment and required no council action.
